Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Router WNR2000v5
CVE-2016-10174

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Wnr2000v5 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 91%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability within the hidden_lang_avi parameter. This flaw manifests when the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html is invoked. Attackers lacking authentication can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing significant security risks for devices utilizing this router.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-10174 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2016-10174 - Proof of Concept

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2016-10174
Created by Rapid7

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72
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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advis...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867
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EPSS Score

91% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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