What is CVE-2018-21217?

CVE-2018-21217 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute a buffer overflow attack.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21217?

CVE-2018-21217 affects the following NETGEAR devices: D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-21217?

CVE-2018-21217 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 8.8.

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-21217?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21217 by executing a buffer overflow attack.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21217?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-21217 in the security advisory available on the NETGEAR support website.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-21217

high

8.8

CWE

120 119

28/4/2020

1/5/2020

CVE-2018-21217: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 28 2020(Updated: )

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, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear R6100 Firmware	<1.0.1.20
Netgear R6100
Netgear D6000 Firmware	<1.0.0.67
Netgear D6000
Netgear D3600 Firmware	<1.0.0.67
NETGEAR D3600
Netgear D6100 Firmware	<1.0.0.56
NETGEAR D6100

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000055120/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-2484

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21217?
CVE-2018-21217 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute a buffer overflow attack.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21217?
CVE-2018-21217 affects the following NETGEAR devices: D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-21217?
CVE-2018-21217 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 8.8.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-21217?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21217 by executing a buffer overflow attack.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21217?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-21217 in the security advisory available on the NETGEAR support website.

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