Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
CVE-2023-27852

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2023

Summary

The NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability in its various CGI mechanisms. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the device, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This security issue emphasizes the importance of keeping firmware updated to safeguard against unauthorized access and exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94

References

https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9

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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