Vulnerability identifier: #VU70561

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAXE500
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAXE450
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
LAX20
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MK83
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MR80
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MS80
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX42
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX43
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX48
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX45
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX50
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX50S
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX38v2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX35v2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX40v2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
EX6120
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
EX6130
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MK72
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MR70
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MS70
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MK62
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MR60
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MS60
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
XR1000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000065492/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-Extenders-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0275

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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