Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2018-21156

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D6220 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21156?

NETGEAR routers and gateways have a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by an authenticated user. This flaw allows potential attackers to exploit memory allocation errors leading to unpredictable behavior, data corruption, and system crashes. The exposure is critical for security-conscious users as all affected devices must be updated to prevent potential breaches.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000059474/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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