Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2021-45527

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Rbk752 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

Summary

Certain NETGEAR devices are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user. This issue spans a wide range of products, which, if not patched, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Users are advised to upgrade their devices to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk. Refer to NETGEAR's security advisory for detailed mitigation steps.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064493/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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