CVE-2016-7824 Security feature bypass in WNC01WH

High 8.8 Published 9 Jun 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can bypass access restrictions to enable debug options on Buffalo NC01WH devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-7824?

CVE-2016-7824 is a high-severity vulnerability in BUFFALO INC. WNC01WH, published on 9 Jun 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffalo NC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to enable the debug option via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7824?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rpjg-xjwq-x9h7.