Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Certain NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2018-21220

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Wnr2000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21220?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in various NETGEAR routers and gateways, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit the flaw. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of the affected devices. Key models impacted include the D3600, D6000, D6100, and several others, all prior to their respective security patches. Firmware upgrades are crucial to mitigate this risk and ensure device integrity.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055117/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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