CVE-2017-17411 – Linksys WVBR0 User-Agent Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

https://notcve.org/view.php?id=CVE-2017-17411

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web management portal. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user data before executing a system call. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges. • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43429 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43363 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102212 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9336 https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-973 https://www.thezdi.com/blog/2017/12/13/remote-root-in-directvs-wireless-video-bridge-a-tale-of-rage-and-despair https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/linksys_wvbr0_user_agent_exec_noauth.rb • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') •