Remote Access Vulnerability in ASUS DSL-N17U Modem Firmware
CVE-2020-35219

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Dsl-n17u Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2021

Summary

The ASUS DSL-N17U modem with firmware version 1.1.0.2 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to gain access to the admin interface by manipulating the admin password without the need for authentication. This is accomplished through a crafted POST request to the Advanced_System_Content.asp page, which can alter critical settings without user validation. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized control over the modem, potentially impacting the security of the network it manages.

References

https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/Modem-LTE-Rou...
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https://securityforeveryone.com/blog/asus-dsl-n17u-model-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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