Discover the vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC1900P routers allowing arbitrary server certificates for firmware updates. Learn the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
An issue was discovered on ASUS RT-AC1900P routers before 3.0.0.4.385_20253. The router accepts an arbitrary server certificate for a firmware update. The culprit is the --no-check-certificate option passed to wget tool used to download firmware update files.
Understanding CVE-2020-15498
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC1900P routers that allows the acceptance of arbitrary server certificates for firmware updates.
What is CVE-2020-15498?
The vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC1900P routers enables the acceptance of unauthorized server certificates during firmware updates, potentially exposing users to security risks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-15498
This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to introduce malicious firmware updates, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of the affected routers.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-15498
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from the router's acceptance of arbitrary server certificates due to the --no-check-certificate option used in the wget tool for downloading firmware updates.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by providing a malicious server certificate during a firmware update, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control of the router.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting against CVE-2020-15498 involves taking immediate and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates