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 |
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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.
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