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CVE-2021-40412

7.2 · HIGH

An OScommand injection vulnerability exists in the device network settings functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102.

Published Jan 28, 2022CWE-78EPSS 27.48%

Overview

CVE-2021-40412 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An OScommand injection vulnerability exists in the device network settings functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. At [8] the devname variable, that has the value of the name parameter provided through the SetDevName API, is not validated properly. This would lead to an OS command injection.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40412?

CVE-2021-40412 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-40412?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40412?

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.

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