Buffer overflow in NETGEAR Routers



Published: 2022-12-09
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
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R6700v3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

R6400
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R7000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70090

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

R6700v3: before 1.0.4.118

R6400: before 1.0.1.70

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.118

R7000: before 1.0.11.130

R7000P: before 1.3.3.148

External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000065375/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0087


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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