Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2018-21222

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Wnr2000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists within certain NETGEAR routers and gateways that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. This weakness may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or create denial of service conditions. Affected devices include several models of NETGEAR routers configured prior to the specified firmware versions. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest firmware to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055115/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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