CVE-2019-20762: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D8500 before 1.0.3.43, R8500 before 1.0.2.128, R8300 before 1.0.2.128, R8000 before 1.0.4.28, R7300DST before 1.0.0.68, R7100LG before 1.0.0.48, R6900P before 1.3.1.44, R7900P before 1.4.1.30, R8000P before 1.4.1.30, R7000P before 1.3.1.44, R7000 before 1.0.9.34, R6900 before 1.0.2.4, R6700 before 1.0.2.6, and R6400 before 1.0.1.44.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2019-20762?
D8500 before 1.0.3.43, R8500 before 1.0.2.128, R8300 before 1.0.2.128, R8000 before 1.0.4.28, R7300DST before 1.0.0.68, R7100LG before 1.0.0.48, R6900P before 1.3.1.44, R7900P before 1.4.1.30, R8000P
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-20762?
The severity rating of CVE-2019-20762 is 6.8 (Medium).
How can I fix CVE-2019-20762?
Upgrade your NETGEAR device's firmware to the specified versions: D8500 to 1.0.3.43, R8500 to 1.0.2.128, R8300 to 1.0.2.128, R8000 to 1.0.4.28, R7300DST to 1.0.0.68, R7100LG to 1.0.0.48, R6900P to 1.3.1.44, R7900P to 1.4.1.30, R8000P
What is a post-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability?
A post-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when an authenticated user supplies more data than the system can handle, causing the overflow of a buffer and potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20762?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-20762 in the NETGEAR security advisory at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000060637/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-Modem-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2018-0197