CVE-2021-45570 : What You Need to Know

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects RBK752 before 3.2.16.6, RBR750 before 3.2.16.6, RBS750 before 3.2.16.6, RBK852 before 3.2.16.6, RBR850 before 3.2.16.6, and RBS850 before 3.2.16.6.

Understanding CVE-2021-45570

This CVE involves command injection vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices.

What is CVE-2021-45570?

CVE-2021-45570 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute commands on affected NETGEAR devices, impacting various specific device models.

The Impact of CVE-2021-45570

The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a base score of 8.4, potentially leading to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-45570

This section covers technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Command injection vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices

Affected Systems and Versions

RBK752, RBR750, RBS750, RBK852, RBR850, and RBS850 before 3.2.16.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices

Mitigation and Prevention

Actions to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-45570.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade affected devices to version 3.2.16.6 or newer
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware to patch known vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe practices and security awareness

Patching and Updates

NETGEAR has released patches addressing the vulnerability