CVE-2021-29079: Command Injection

Published Mar 23, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852
Netgear Rbk853 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK853
Netgear Rbk854 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK854
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850

Event History

Mar 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29079?

CVE-2021-29079 has a high severity rating due to the potential for command injection by unauthenticated attackers.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-29079?

CVE-2021-29079 affects the NETGEAR RBK852, RBK853, RBK854, RBR850, and RBS850 models running firmware versions prior to 3.2.17.12.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-29079?

To fix CVE-2021-29079, update the affected NETGEAR devices to firmware version 3.2.17.12 or later.

4

Can CVE-2021-29079 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-29079 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29079?

CVE-2021-29079 is a command injection vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable NETGEAR devices.

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