Buffer Overflow in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2019-20734

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
D6220 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR routers and extenders are vulnerable to a pre-authentication buffer overflow, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. This issue affects a wide range of devices prior to their respective firmware versions. It may stem from an incomplete fix related to a previous vulnerability, making it crucial for users to update their firmware to mitigate potential exploits.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061192/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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