CVE-2018-21183: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 28 2020(Updated: )
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, and WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.94.
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21183?
CVE-2018-21183 is a vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices that allows an authenticated user to perform a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21183?
NETGEAR R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.92, and WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.94 are affected by CVE-2018-21183.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21183?
The severity of CVE-2018-21183 is medium with a severity value of 6.8.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-21183?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-21183 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21183?
To fix CVE-2018-21183, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.
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