Pre-Authentication Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR Routers

CVE-2017-18744

Summary

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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