CVE-2019-6962: OS Command Injection
First published: Thu Jun 20 2019(Updated: )
A shell injection issue in cosa_wifi_apis.c in the RDK RDKB-20181217-1 CcspWifiAgent module allows attackers with login credentials to execute arbitrary shell commands under the CcspWifiSsp process (running as root) if the platform was compiled with the ENABLE_FEATURE_MESHWIFI macro. The attack is conducted by changing the Wi-Fi network password to include crafted escape characters. This is related to the WebUI module.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rdkcentral Rdkb Ccsppandm | =rdkb-20181217-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6962?
CVE-2019-6962 is a shell injection issue in the CcspWifiAgent module in RDK RDKB-20181217-1 that allows attackers with login credentials to execute arbitrary shell commands.
How severe is CVE-2019-6962?
CVE-2019-6962 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2019-6962 work?
CVE-2019-6962 allows attackers with login credentials to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands under the CcspWifiSsp process (running as root) in the RDKB-20181217-1 platform.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6962?
CVE-2019-6962 affects RDKB-20181217-1.
How can CVE-2019-6962 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2019-6962, it is recommended to update the affected software version to a version that addresses the shell injection issue.
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