CVE-2019-20699: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 16, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects GS105Ev2 before 1.6.0.4, GS105PE before 1.6.0.4, GS408EPP before 1.0.0.15, GS808E before 1.7.0.7, GS908E before 1.7.0.3, GSS108E before 1.6.0.4, and GSS108EPP before 1.0.0.15.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Netgear Gs105e Firmware<1.6.0.4
Netgear GS105E=v2
Netgear Gs105pe Firmware<1.6.0.4
Netgear GS105PE
Netgear Gs408epp Firmware<1.0.0.15
Netgear GS408EPP
Netgear Gs808e Firmware<1.7.0.7
Netgear GS808E
Netgear Gs908e Firmware<1.7.0.3
Netgear GS908E
Netgear Gss108e Firmware<1.6.0.4
Netgear GSS108E
Netgear Gss108epp Firmware<1.0.0.15
Netgear GSS108EPP

Event History

Apr 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-20699.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?

GS105Ev2 before 1.6.0.4, GS105PE before 1.6.0.4, GS408EPP before 1.0.0.15, GS808E before 1.7.0.7, GS908E before 1.7.0.3, GSS108E before 1.6.0.4, and GSS108EPP before 1.0.0.15.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20699?

The severity of CVE-2019-20699 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing a buffer overflow.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-20699 on my affected NETGEAR devices?

To fix CVE-2019-20699, you need to update your NETGEAR devices to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability in the security advisory published by NETGEAR.

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