CVE-2024-37644: High severity trendnet tew-815dap vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2024
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Updated

TRENDnet TEW-814DAP v1(FW1.01B01) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Trendnet TEW-814DAP
All of the following
Trendnet Tew-814dap Firmware=1.01b01
Trendnet TEW-814DAP=1.0

Event History

Jun 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37644?

CVE-2024-37644 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to gain unauthorized root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37644?

To mitigate CVE-2024-37644, it is recommended to update your TRENDnet TEW-814DAP firmware to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-37644?

CVE-2024-37644 is a hardcoded password vulnerability found in the /etc/shadow.sample file.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-37644?

Any users or organizations utilizing the TRENDnet TEW-814DAP with the specified firmware version are affected by CVE-2024-37644.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-37644?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-37644 can log in as root, gaining full control over the affected device.

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