Stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR Routers



Published: 2023-03-15
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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C7000v2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

R6700v3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R6900P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R7000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R8000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

RS400
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU73697

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote administrator on the local network can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

C7000v2: before 1.03.08

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.106

R6700v3: before 1.0.4.106

R6900P: before 1.3.3.148

R7000: before 1.0.11.130

R7000P: before 1.3.3.148

R8000: before 1.0.4.84

RS400: before 1.5.1.86

External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000065564/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0325


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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