CVE-2018-21172: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.92, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.94, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.50, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.50, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.62.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21172?
CVE-2018-21172 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows an authenticated user to perform a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21172?
The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2018-21172 are R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.92, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.94, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.50, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.50, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.62.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21172?
The severity of CVE-2018-21172 is medium, with a severity value of 6.8.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-21172?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-21172 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21172?
To fix CVE-2018-21172, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the recommended versions.