Buffer overflow in NETGEAR Routers



Published: 2022-12-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		WAC505
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

WAC510
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

WAC540
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

WAC564
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

SRC60
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70033

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WAC505: before 9.5.7.3

WAC510: before 9.5.7.3

WAC540: before 9.5.7.3

WAC564: before 9.5.7.3

SRC60: before 2.7.2.102

CPE2.3
External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000065322/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2022-0061

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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