CVE-2019-20762: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 16 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear D8500 Firmware | <1.0.3.43 | |
| Netgear D8500 | ||
| Netgear R8500 Firmware | <1.0.2.128 | |
| NETGEAR R8500 | ||
| Netgear R8300 Firmware | <1.0.2.128 | |
| NETGEAR R8300 | ||
| Netgear R8000 Firmware | <1.0.4.28 | |
| NETGEAR R8000 | ||
| Netgear R7300dst Firmware | <1.0.0.68 | |
| Netgear R7300dst | ||
| Netgear R7100lg Firmware | <1.0.0.48 | |
| Netgear R7100LG | ||
| Netgear R6900p Firmware | <1.3.1.44 | |
| Netgear R6900P | ||
| Netgear R7900p Firmware | <1.4.1.30 | |
| Netgear R7900p | ||
| Netgear R8000p Firmware | <1.4.1.30 | |
| Netgear R8000p | ||
| Netgear R7000p Firmware | <1.3.1.44 | |
| Netgear R7000P | ||
| Netgear R7000 Firmware | <1.0.9.34 | |
| NETGEAR R7000 | ||
| Netgear R6900 Firmware | <1.0.2.4 | |
| Netgear R6900 | ||
| Netgear R6700 Firmware | <1.0.2.6 | |
| NETGEAR R6700 | ||
| Netgear R6400 Firmware | <1.0.1.44 | |
| NETGEAR R6400 |
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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
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