What is CVE-2018-21179?

CVE-2018-21179 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an authenticated user to perform a stack-based buffer overflow.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21179?

The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2018-21179 include D6100, D7800, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, R9000, WNDR3700v4, and WNDR4300.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21179?

CVE-2018-21179 has a severity value of 6.8, which is considered medium.

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-21179?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-21179 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21179?

Yes, a fix is available. Users should update their firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-21179

medium

6.8

CWE

787 119

27/4/2020

1/5/2020

CVE-2018-21179: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 27 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.57, D7800 before 1.0.1.30, R7500 before 1.0.0.122, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NETGEAR R7800 firmware	<1.0.1.30
NETGEAR R7800
Netgear R9000 Firmware	<1.0.2.52
NETGEAR R9000
Netgear Wndr3700 Firmware	<1.0.2.92
Netgear WNDR3700	=v4
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware	<1.0.2.94
Netgear Wndr4300
Netgear R7500 Firmware	<1.0.0.122
Netgear R7500
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware	<1.0.0.50
Netgear Wndr4300	=v2
Netgear Wndr4500 Firmware	<1.0.0.50
Netgear WNDR4500	=v3
Netgear Wnr2000 Firmware	<1.0.0.62
Netgear WNR2000	=v5
Netgear D6100 Firmware	<1.0.0.57
NETGEAR D6100
Netgear D7800 Firmware	<1.0.1.30
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7500 Firmware	<1.0.3.24
Netgear R7500	=v2

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000055179/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-2620

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21179?
CVE-2018-21179 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an authenticated user to perform a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21179?
The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2018-21179 include D6100, D7800, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, R9000, WNDR3700v4, and WNDR4300.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21179?
CVE-2018-21179 has a severity value of 6.8, which is considered medium.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-21179?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-21179 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21179?
Yes, a fix is available. Users should update their firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.