CVE-2018-21211: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, D7800 before 1.0.1.30, R7500 before 1.0.0.118, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.96, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.98, 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-2018-21211?
CVE-2018-21211 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform a buffer overflow.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21211?
Devices affected by CVE-2018-21211 include D3600, D6000, D6100, D7800, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, R9000, and WNDR3700v4.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21211?
The severity of CVE-2018-21211 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-21211?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21211 by causing a buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-21211?
Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to fix CVE-2018-21211. It is recommended to update the affected devices to the latest firmware version.