Stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR products - CVE-2020-15636

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the "check_ra" service. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use a specially crafted "raePolicyVersion" in a "RAE_Policy.json" file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2020-15636

External References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-937/
• https://kb.netgear.com/000062128/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-R6700v3-PSV-2020-0224

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in several NETGEAR Routers