Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 Routers
CVE-2018-21200

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R7800 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21200?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which can be exploited by an authenticated user. Specifically, this affects the R7800 model before firmware version 1.0.2.40 and the R9000 model prior to version 1.0.3.6. Successful exploitation can potentially lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the device, highlighting the importance of timely firmware updates to mitigate such risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055149/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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