CVE-2019-20642 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-20642, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting NETGEAR RAX40 devices. Find out how to mitigate the issue and protect your systems.
NETGEAR RAX40 devices before version 1.0.3.64 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue.
Understanding CVE-2019-20642
This CVE involves an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting NETGEAR RAX40 devices.
What is CVE-2019-20642?
The CVE-2019-20642 vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication on NETGEAR RAX40 devices.
The Impact of CVE-2019-20642
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as critical with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-20642
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2019-20642 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication on NETGEAR RAX40 devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Devices of the NETGEAR RAX40 model before version 1.0.3.64
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-20642 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to version 1.0.3.64 or later
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication
Patching and Updates
- Refer to the vendor's security advisory for patch details and update instructions