CVE-2018-21151: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 22, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.26, R7800 before 1.0.2.42, R8900 before 1.0.3.10, R9000 before 1.0.3.10, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.54, and WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.54.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Netgear D7800 Firmware<1.0.1.34
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7500 Firmware<1.0.3.26
Netgear R7500=v2
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.42
Netgear R7800
Netgear R8900 Firmware<1.0.3.10
Netgear R8900
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.3.10
Netgear R9000
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware<1.0.0.54
Netgear WNDR4300=v2
Netgear Wndr4500 Firmware<1.0.0.54
Netgear WNDR4500=v3

Event History

Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21151?

CVE-2018-21151 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by an authenticated user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-21151?

To mitigate CVE-2018-21151, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version available for your specific model.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21151?

The affected NETGEAR devices include D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, WNDR4300v2, and WNDR4500v3, all prior to their specified firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21151?

CVE-2018-21151 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by authenticated users.

5

When was CVE-2018-21151 disclosed?

CVE-2018-21151 was disclosed in 2018 as part of ongoing cybersecurity assessments.

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