Input validation error in Hardware solutions

#VU62045 Input validation error in Hardware solutions

Published: 2022-04-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62045

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000064744/Security-Advisory-for-Denial-of-Service-on-Some-Routers-and-Extenders-PSV-2019-0025

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

Latest bulletins with this vulnerability

Denial of service in some NETGEAR Routers and Extenders