Pre-authentication Stack Overflow in Netgear Routers

CVE-2022-48176

What is CVE-2022-48176?

Certain Netgear router models, including the R7000P, R6900P, R7960P, and R8000P, are susceptible to a pre-authentication stack overflow. This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to exploit the system before authentication occurs, posing a significant risk to the security of the router and the network it protects. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk. For more details, consult the official Netgear security advisory.

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