CVE-2021-35394 Realtek Jungle SDK Remote Code Execution

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the MP Daemon diagnostic tool in Realtek Jungle SDK.

Exploited in the wild
Since 10 Dec 2021
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-35394?

CVE-2021-35394 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Realtek Jungle SDK version v2.x up to v3.4.14B provides a diagnostic tool called 'MP Daemon' that is usually compiled as 'UDPServer' binary. The binary is affected by multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities and an arbitrary command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35394?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realtek Rtl819x Jungle Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35394?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35394 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 24 Dec 2021.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-35394 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-35394 in the wild since at least 10 Dec 2021.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9q9f-f28q-83xj.

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