Vulnerability identifier: #VU29046
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
R6700
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
Vendor: NETGEAR
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the UPnP service. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system in the context of root.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
R6700: All versions
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-704/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.