CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2018-0639: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Jan 09 2019(Updated: )

Aterm HC100RC Ver1.0.1 and earlier allows attacker with administrator rights to execute arbitrary OS commands via tools_firmware.cgi date parameter, time parameter, and offset parameter.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NEC Aterm HC100RC<=1.0.1
NEC Aterm HC100RC Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-0639?

    CVE-2018-0639 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0639?

    To fix CVE-2018-0639, update the Aterm HC100RC firmware to version 1.0.2 or higher.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-0639?

    Users of Aterm HC100RC firmware versions 1.0.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-0639.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-0639?

    An attacker with administrator rights can execute arbitrary OS commands via the vulnerable parameters in the firmware.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0639?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2018-0639 apart from upgrading the firmware.

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