CVE-2018-21206: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.30, EX2700 before 1.0.1.28, R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7500 before 1.0.0.118, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WN2000RPTv3 before 1.0.1.20, WN3000RPv3 before 1.0.2.50, WN3100RPv2 before 1.0.0.56, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.96, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.98, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.50, and WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.50.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-21206.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects NETGEAR devices D7800, EX2700, R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, R9000, WN2000RPTv3.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21206?
The severity of CVE-2018-21206 is high with a score of 8.8 out of 10.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability through a stack-based buffer overflow.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the NETGEAR security advisory page: https://kb.netgear.com/000055143/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-Gateways-and-Extenders-PSV-2017-2567.