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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-40409: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Jan 28 2022(Updated: )

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the device network settings functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. At [1] or [2], based on DDNS type, the ddns->password variable, that has the value of the password parameter provided through the SetDdns API, is not validated properly. This would lead to an OS command injection.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Reolink RLC-410W=3.0.0.136_20121102
Reolink RLC-410W Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40409?

    CVE-2021-40409 has a medium severity due to the potential for OS command injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40409?

    To fix CVE-2021-40409, update the Reolink RLC-410W firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-40409?

    CVE-2021-40409 specifically affects Reolink RLC-410W firmware version 3.0.0.136_20121102.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40409?

    CVE-2021-40409 is an OS command injection vulnerability found in the device network settings functionality.

  • Can CVE-2021-40409 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, the OS command injection vulnerability in CVE-2021-40409 can potentially allow unauthorized access to the device.

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