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CVE-2016-10174: NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 firmware<=1.0.0.34
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 firmware
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 firmware
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NETGEAR D6100 firmware
NETGEAR D6100 firmware
All of
NETGEAR D7000v1 firmware
NETGEAR D7000 firmware
All of
NETGEAR D7800
NETGEAR D7800 Firmware
All of
NETGEAR JNR1010v2 firmware
NETGEAR JNR1010v2 firmware
All of
NETGEAR JNR3300 Firmware
NETGEAR JNR3300 Firmware
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NETGEAR JWNR2010v5
NETGEAR JWNR2010v5 firmware
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NETGEAR R2000 firmware
NETGEAR R2000 firmware
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NETGEAR R6100 firmware
NETGEAR R6100 firmware
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NETGEAR R6220 firmware
NETGEAR R6220 firmware
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NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware
All of
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware
NETGEAR Nighthawk R7500
All of
NETGEAR WNDR3700v4 Firmware
NETGEAR WNDR3700v4 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNDR3800 Firmware
NETGEAR WNDR3800 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNDR4300v2 firmware
NETGEAR wndr4300v2
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NETGEAR WNDR4300v2
NETGEAR WNDR4300v2 firmware
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NETGEAR WNDR4500v3 Firmware
NETGEAR WNDR4500v3 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNDR4700 Firmware
NETGEAR WNDR4700 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNR1000 firmware
NETGEAR WNR1000v2 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNR1000 v4
NETGEAR WNR1000 firmware
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NETGEAR WNR2000v3 firmware
NETGEAR WNR2000v3 firmware
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Netgear WNR2000v4 Firmware
Netgear WNR2000v4
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NETGEAR WNR2000v5 firmware
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 firmware
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NETGEAR WNR2020 Firmware
NETGEAR WNR2020 Firmware
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NETGEAR WNR2050 Firmware
NETGEAR WNR2050 Firmware
All of
NETGEAR WNR2200 Firmware
NETGEAR WNR2200 Firmware
All of
NETGEAR WNR2500 Firmware
NETGEAR WNR2500 Firmware
All of
NETGEAR WGR614 firmware
Netgear WNR614
All of
NETGEAR WNR618 Firmware
NETGEAR WNR618 Firmware
All of
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Remedy

http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-Vulnerability

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10174?

    CVE-2016-10174 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.

  • How can I fix CVE-2016-10174?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-10174, users should update their NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router firmware to a version that is not vulnerable to this issue.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2016-10174?

    CVE-2016-10174 specifically affects the NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router with firmware versions up to and including 1.0.0.34.

  • Can CVE-2016-10174 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-10174 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-10174?

    CVE-2016-10174 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when accessing a specific URL on the router.

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