Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Netgear Routers
CVE-2023-30280

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
R6900 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2023

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in certain Netgear routers, specifically in the management interface. Through the 'getInputData' parameter on the 'fwSchedule.cgi' page, an attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to a denial of service. This issue affects models such as the Netgear R6900 and various versions of the R6700, rendering these devices vulnerable to unauthorized access and control.

References

https://www.netgear.com/about/security/
https://github.com/

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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