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CVE-2022-38955

7.5 · HIGH

An exploitable firmware modification vulnerability was discovered on the Netgear WPN824EXT WiFi Range Extender.

Published Sep 20, 2022CWE-354EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2022-38955 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 20, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An exploitable firmware modification vulnerability was discovered on the Netgear WPN824EXT WiFi Range Extender. An attacker can conduct a MITM attack to modify the user-uploaded firmware image and bypass the CRC check. A successful attack can either introduce a backdoor to the device or make the device DoS. This affects Firmware Version: 1.1.1_1.1.9.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refhackmd.io/%40eupX2KdkT6iNpqJUWk9p4A/SyAnOSd1sRefwww.netgear.com/about/security/Refhackmd.io/%40eupX2KdkT6iNpqJUWk9p4A/SyAnOSd1sRefwww.netgear.com/about/security/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38955?

CVE-2022-38955 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 20, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-38955?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2022-38955?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-38955?

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