What is the severity of CVE-2021-38478?

CVE-2021-38478 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38478?

To mitigate CVE-2021-38478, users should update to versions of the InHand Networks IR615 Router firmware that are newer than 2.3.0.r4870.

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-38478?

CVE-2021-38478 affects InHand Networks IR615 Router firmware versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-38478?

CVE-2021-38478 can be exploited by attackers using a traceroute tool to inject commands into the device.

Can CVE-2021-38478 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-38478 allows an attacker to remotely execute commands on the device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38478

critical

9.1

CWE

7/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-38478: InHand Networks IR615 Router

First published: Thu Oct 07 2021(Updated: )

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 are vulnerable to an attacker using a traceroute tool to inject commands into the device. This may allow the attacker to remotely run commands on behalf of the device.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware	=2.3.0.r4724
Inhandnetworks Ir615
Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware	=2.3.0.r4870
InHand Networks IR615 Router: Versions 2.3.0.r5417 and prior

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(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-21-280-05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38478?
CVE-2021-38478 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38478?
To mitigate CVE-2021-38478, users should update to versions of the InHand Networks IR615 Router firmware that are newer than 2.3.0.r4870.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-38478?
CVE-2021-38478 affects InHand Networks IR615 Router firmware versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-38478?
CVE-2021-38478 can be exploited by attackers using a traceroute tool to inject commands into the device.
Can CVE-2021-38478 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38478 allows an attacker to remotely execute commands on the device.

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