CVE-2017-18719: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 24, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.24, R6020 before 1.1.00.26, R6080 before 1.1.00.26; R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Netgear D6200 Firmware<1.1.00.24
Netgear D6200
Netgear R6700 firmware<1.1.0.42
Netgear R6700=v2
Netgear R6800 Firmware<1.1.0.42
Netgear R6800
Netgear R6900 Firmware<1.1.0.42
Netgear R6900=v2
Netgear R6020 Firmware<1.0.0.26
Netgear R6020
Netgear R6080 Firmware<1.0.0.26
Netgear R6080

Event History

Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18719?

CVE-2017-18719 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18719?

CVE-2017-18719 affects D6200 before version 1.1.00.24, R6020 before version 1.1.00.26, R6080 before version 1.1.00.26, R6700v2 before version 1.1.0.42, R6800 before version 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before version 1.1.0.42.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18719?

CVE-2017-18719 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-18719?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18719 by executing a stack-based buffer overflow.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-18719?

Yes, to fix CVE-2017-18719, users should update their NETGEAR devices to the specified patched versions.

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