Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Switches
CVE-2020-35227

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Gs116e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2021

What is CVE-2020-35227?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the access control mechanism of NETGEAR ProSafe Plus switches, specifically in the administration web panel. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the checkedList parameter in the delete command, enabling them to inject malicious IP addresses into the device's whitelist. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the device's behavior, posing a significant security risk.

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-adviso...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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