Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2018-21201

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
D6100 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR devices are susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which can be triggered by an authenticated user. This issue affects various models, including D6100, R6100, R7800, R9000, WNDR3700v4, WNDR4300, WNDR4300v2, WNDR4500v3, and WNR2000v5 across specific firmware versions. If exploited, this vulnerability may allow unauthorized code execution within the device's context, potentially compromising the affected systems and the network they are connected to.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055148/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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