CVE-2020-29669 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, a vulnerability allows the Guest user to reset its password, leading to a potential takeover of the administrator account and shell access. This flaw enables the extraction of password hashes, including the root user's, resulting in a complete system compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-29669

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010.

What is CVE-2020-29669?

The vulnerability in the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010 allows the Guest user to reset its password, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.

The Impact of CVE-2020-29669

The vulnerability permits unauthorized users to take over the administrator account, gain shell access, and extract password hashes, compromising the entire system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29669

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010 allows the Guest user to reset its password, leading to a complete system compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router
Version: 2.000.010

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability enables the Guest user to reset its password, potentially taking over the administrator account and gaining shell access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-29669 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable Guest user access if not required
Regularly monitor system logs for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong password policies
Conduct regular security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability