CVE-2021-41873 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass authentication to remotely control the Penguin Aurora TV Box via unauthorized access to specific links.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-41873?

CVE-2021-41873 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Penguin Aurora TV Box 41502 is a high-end network HD set-top box produced by Tencent Video and Skyworth Digital. An unauthorized access vulnerability exists in the Penguin Aurora Box. An attacker can use the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a specific link to remotely control the TV.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41873?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Skyworth Penguin Aurora Box Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-41873 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41873 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92vx-qv78-v745.

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