#VU61857 Stack-based buffer overflow in R7000


Published: 2022-04-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61857

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 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


External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000064753/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-R7000-PSV-2019-0153


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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