Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18699

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R7800 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18699?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow that can be triggered by an authenticated user. This vulnerability impacts the R7800 models running firmware versions prior to 1.0.2.40 and the R9000 models running versions before 1.0.2.52, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or perform unauthorized actions on the affected devices.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000053203/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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