File Upload Vulnerability in ASUS DSL-N14U-B1 Devices
CVE-2021-3166

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Asus

Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2021

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-3166?

A vulnerability has been identified in the ASUS DSL-N14U-B1 device that allows unauthorized file uploads. An attacker can exploit this flaw by uploading a crafted firmware file named Settings_DSL-N14U-B1.trx, which triggers shutdown measures across critical services, resulting in service outages. This security issue poses a significant threat as it enables persistent disruption of network operations.

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.