8.8
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5635: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )

Aterm SA3500G firmware versions prior to Ver. 3.5.9 allows an attacker on the adjacent network to send a specially crafted request to a specific URL, which may result in an arbitrary command execution.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NEC Aterm SA3500G Firmware<3.5.9
NEC Aterm SA3500G Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5635?

    CVE-2020-5635 is rated as high severity due to the risk of arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5635?

    To fix CVE-2020-5635, upgrade the Aterm SA3500G firmware to version 3.5.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-5635?

    CVE-2020-5635 affects users of the NEC Aterm SA3500G firmware versions prior to 3.5.9.

  • What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2020-5635?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5635 to execute arbitrary commands on the device remotely.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-5635?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2020-5635; the only mitigation is to upgrade the firmware.

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