Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices
CVE-2018-21215

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R9000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21215?

NETGEAR devices are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the flaw, potentially leading to unauthorized access. This issue affects several models, including D3600, D6000, D6100, EX2700, R7500v2, R9000, WN2000RPTv3, WN3000RPv3, and WN3100RPv2, prior to specified firmware versions. Users are advised to update their devices to mitigate the risk.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055122/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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