Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2019-20712

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D6220 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2020
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What is CVE-2019-20712?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in several NETGEAR routers and gateways, allowing an authenticated user to exploit this flaw. If successfully exploited, an attacker may execute arbitrary code on the device, leading to unauthorized access and control. This issue affects multiple models, including D6220, D6400, and R7000, among others, necessitating immediate updates to address the security risk. For more details, refer to the official security advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061216/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-20712 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways