Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Netgear XR300 Router
CVE-2023-36499

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Xr300 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-36499?

The Netgear XR300 router version 1.0.3.78 is susceptible to multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities due to improper validation of user input in the 'wla_ssid' and 'wlg_ssid' parameters within the 'genie_ap_wifi_change.cgi' script. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code, leading to a compromise of device integrity and security.

References

https://www.netgear.com/about/security/
https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/blob/main/netgear/nv...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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