CVE-2018-21222: 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, 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear Wnr2000 Firmware | <1.0.0.62 | |
| Netgear WNR2000 | =v5 | |
| Netgear R9000 Firmware | <1.0.2.52 | |
| NETGEAR R9000 | ||
| Netgear Wndr3700 Firmware | <1.0.2.96 | |
| Netgear WNDR3700 | =v4 | |
| Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware | <1.0.2.98 | |
| Netgear Wndr4300 | ||
| Netgear R7500 Firmware | <1.0.0.118 | |
| Netgear R7500 | ||
| Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware | <1.0.0.50 | |
| Netgear Wndr4300 | =v2 | |
| Netgear Wndr4500 Firmware | <1.0.0.50 | |
| Netgear WNDR4500 | =v3 | |
| Netgear R6100 Firmware | <1.0.1.20 | |
| Netgear R6100 | ||
| Netgear D7800 Firmware | <1.0.1.30 | |
| Netgear D7800 | ||
| Netgear R7500 Firmware | <1.0.3.24 | |
| Netgear R7500 | =v2 | |
| Netgear D6000 Firmware | <1.0.0.67 | |
| Netgear D6000 | ||
| Netgear D3600 Firmware | <1.0.0.67 | |
| NETGEAR D3600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21222?
CVE-2018-21222 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform a buffer overflow attack.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21222?
The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2018-21222 are D3600, D6000, D7800, R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R9000, WNDR3700v4, and WNDR4300.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21222?
CVE-2018-21222 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21222?
To fix CVE-2018-21222, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21222?
More information about CVE-2018-21222 can be found in the Netgear security advisory at the following link: [Netgear Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000055115/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-2458)
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