CVE-2022-27644: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR R6700v3 Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.12010.0.91 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15797.
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This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
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What is CVE-2022-27644?
CVE-2022-27644 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on NETGEAR R6700v3 routers.
How severe is CVE-2022-27644?
CVE-2022-27644 has a severity score of 8.8 out of 10.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-27644?
Authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-27644, and the attacker can compromise the integrity of downloaded information.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27644?
Affected installations include NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-27644?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-27644.