CVE-2020-8438: OS Command Injection

Published Jan 29, 2020
·
Updated

Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via the hidden /forms/nslookupHandler form, as demonstrated by the nslookuptarget=|cat${IFS} substring.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Arris Ruckus Zoneflex R500 Firmware=104.0.0.0.1347
Arris Ruckus Zoneflex R500
All of the following
Arris Ruckus Zoneflex R500 Firmware=104.0.0.0.1347
Arris Ruckus Zoneflex R500

Event History

Jan 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2020-8438?

Vulnerability CVE-2020-8438 is a security flaw in Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices that allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8438?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8438 by using the hidden /forms/nslookupHandler form and providing a malicious input with the nslookuptarget=|cat${IFS} substring.

3

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-8438?

Vulnerability CVE-2020-8438 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 7.2.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-8438?

Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices are affected by CVE-2020-8438.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8438?

Currently, there is no specific fix available for CVE-2020-8438. It is recommended to follow the vendor's guidance and apply security patches when they become available.

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