CVE-2018-21180: 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, 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 | <1.0.2.40 | |
| 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 D6100 Firmware | <1.0.0.57 | |
| NETGEAR D6100 | ||
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this stack-based buffer overflow?
The vulnerability ID for this stack-based buffer overflow is CVE-2018-21180.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
The NETGEAR devices affected by this vulnerability are D6100, R7800, R9000, WNDR3700v4, WNDR4300, WNDR4300v2, WNDR4500v3, and WNR2000v5.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-21180?
CVE-2018-21180 has a severity rating of 6.8 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2018-21180?
To fix CVE-2018-21180, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21180?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-21180 on the official NETGEAR Knowledge Base at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000055178/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-2619.
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