CVE-2018-21218: 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, R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7500 before 1.0.0.118, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, 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-2018-21218?
CVE-2018-21218 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute a buffer overflow attack.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21218?
Certain NETGEAR devices including D3600, D6000, D6100, D7800, R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R9000, WNDR3700v4, WNR2000, Wndr4300, and Wndr4500 are affected by CVE-2018-21218.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21218?
CVE-2018-21218 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-21218?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21218 by executing a buffer overflow attack.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21218?
Yes, Netgear has released firmware updates to fix the CVE-2018-21218 vulnerability. It is recommended to update the firmware of affected devices to the latest version.