CVE - CVE-2021-23147

CVE-ID
CVE-2021-23147	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not have sufficient protections for the UART console. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection and execute commands as the root user without authentication.
References
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MISC:https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57 URL:https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57
Assigning CNA
Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Date Record Created
20211230	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20211230)
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Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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