CVE-2017-18761: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 22, 2020
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Updated

NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.2 are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.2
Netgear R8000

Event History

Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18761.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18761?

The severity of CVE-2017-18761 is medium, with a severity value of 6.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18761?

NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-18761.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2017-18761?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2017-18761 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18761?

To fix CVE-2017-18761, you should update your NETGEAR R8000 firmware to version 1.0.4.2 or later.

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