CVE-2018-21191: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.57, R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, 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-2018-21191?
CVE-2018-21191 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-2018-21191?
CVE-2018-21191 affects the following NETGEAR devices: D6100 before 1.0.0.57, R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, 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-2018-21191?
The severity of CVE-2018-21191 is rated as medium with a severity value of 6.8.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-21191?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-21191 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21191?
To fix CVE-2018-21191, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the recommended version provided by the vendor.