CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2018-21200: 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 and R9000 before 1.0.3.6.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R7800 firmware<1.0.2.40
NETGEAR R7800 firmware
NETGEAR R9000 firmware<1.0.3.6
NETGEAR R9000 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21200?

    CVE-2018-21200 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21200?

    To fix CVE-2018-21200, upgrade the NETGEAR R7800 firmware to version 1.0.2.40 or later and the R9000 firmware to version 1.0.3.6 or later.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21200?

    CVE-2018-21200 affects NETGEAR R7800 devices running firmware versions earlier than 1.0.2.40 and R9000 devices running versions earlier than 1.0.3.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21200?

    CVE-2018-21200 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2018-21200?

    Users of NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 routers with the specified firmware versions are at risk due to CVE-2018-21200.

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