Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Wireless Routers and Gateways
CVE-2018-21218

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Wnr2000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21218?

Certain NETGEAR wireless routers and gateways are vulnerable to an unauthenticated buffer overflow, which could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical flaw impacts a range of devices, leaving them open to potential remote attack. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest firmware versions to mitigate risks and secure their network environments.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055119/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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