Vulnerability identifier: #VU61855
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
R7000
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote administrator on the local network 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
External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000064742/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-R7000-PSV-2018-0330
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.