CVE-2018-21133: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.0.17 and WAC510 before 5.0.0.17.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR WAC505 | <5.0.0.17 | |
| NETGEAR WAC505 | ||
| NETGEAR WAC510 firmware | <5.0.0.17 | |
| NETGEAR WAC510 firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21133?
CVE-2018-21133 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21133?
To fix CVE-2018-21133, upgrade the firmware of NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to version 5.0.0.17 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-21133?
CVE-2018-21133 affects NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices running firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.17.
Can CVE-2018-21133 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-21133 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-21133?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-21133, the only solution is to update the firmware.
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