CVE-2018-21163: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects DGN2200Bv4 before 1.0.0.102, DGN2200v4 before 1.0.0.102, EX3700 before 1.0.0.70, EX3800 before 1.0.0.70, EX6000 before 1.0.0.30, EX6100 before 1.0.2.22, EX6120 before 1.0.0.40, EX6130 before 1.0.0.22, EX6150 before 1.0.0.38, EX6200 before 1.0.3.86, EX7000 before 1.0.0.64, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.22, R6900P before 1.3.0.18, R7000P before 1.3.0.18, R7300DST before 1.0.0.62, R7900P before 1.3.0.10, R8000 before 1.0.4.12, R8000P before 1.3.0.10, WN2500RPv2 before 1.0.1.52, and WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.18.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21163?
CVE-2018-21163 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21163?
The affected NETGEAR devices are DGN2200Bv4, DGN2200v4, EX3700, EX3800, EX6000, EX6100, EX6120, EX6130, EX6150, EX6200, EX7000, R6300, R6900p, R7000p, R7300dst, R7900p, R8000, R8000p, Wn2500rp, and Wndr3400.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21163?
CVE-2018-21163 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).
How does CVE-2018-21163 impact the affected devices?
CVE-2018-21163 allows an authenticated user to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21163?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-21163 in the Netgear Security Advisory: https://kb.netgear.com/000055196/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-Gateways-and-Extenders-PSV-2017-0308