Pre-Authentication Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18744

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6250 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18744?

Certain models of NETGEAR routers are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation of input. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to exploit affected devices by sending specially crafted requests, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability affects various NETGEAR router models, making it imperative for users to review the advisory and apply necessary firmware updates to mitigate the risk.

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References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051511/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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