Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2018-21221

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R9000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21221?

A vulnerability exists in certain NETGEAR routers and gateways where an unauthenticated attacker can exploit a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or service disruption. The devices affected include specific versions of the D3600, D6000, and R9000 models, necessitating immediate updates to mitigate risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055116/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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