CVE-2021-20161 (GCVE-0-2021-20161)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-12-30 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:30
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Summary
Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 does not have sufficient protections for the UART functionality. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection. No username or password is required and the user is given a root shell with full control of the device.
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  • Improper Access Control
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n/a Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU Affected: 2.08B01
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