Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2022-48196

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Rax40 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2022

What is CVE-2022-48196?

Certain NETGEAR routers are vulnerable to a buffer overflow, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit this weakness. Models such as the RAX40, RAX35, R6400v2, R6700v3, R6900P, R7000P, R7000, R7960P, and R8000P, prior to their respective firmware updates, are affected. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest firmware to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-wa...
https://kb.netgear.com/000065495/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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