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CVE-2011-4502

10.0 · HIGH

The UPnP IGD implementation in Edimax EdiLinux on the Edimax BR-6104K with firmware before 3.25, Edimax 6114Wg, Canyon-Tech CN-WF512 with firmware 1.83, Canyon-Tech CN-WF514 with firmware 2.08, Sit…

Published Nov 22, 2011edimaxCWE-78EPSS 5.48%

Overview

CVE-2011-4502 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting edimax br-6104k_router_firmware. It was published on November 22, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The UPnP IGD implementation in Edimax EdiLinux on the Edimax BR-6104K with firmware before 3.25, Edimax 6114Wg, Canyon-Tech CN-WF512 with firmware 1.83, Canyon-Tech CN-WF514 with firmware 2.08, Sitecom WL-153 with firmware before 1.39, and Sweex LB000021 with firmware 3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from edimax. Update br-6104k_router_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4502?

CVE-2011-4502 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting edimax br-6104k_router_firmware. It was published on November 22, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4502?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4502?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from edimax. Update br-6104k_router_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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