What is the severity of CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5017?

To fix CVE-2019-5017, update the affected NETGEAR R8000 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 specifically affects NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers that utilize the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module.

Can CVE-2019-5017 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-5017 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker using crafted packets.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

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CVE-2019-5017

medium

5.8

CWE

200

17/6/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5017: Infoleak

First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NETGEAR R8000 firmware	=1.0.4.28_10.1.54
NETGEAR R8000 firmware
Kcodes Netusb	=1.0.2.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5017?
CVE-2019-5017 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5017?
To fix CVE-2019-5017, update the affected NETGEAR R8000 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5017?
CVE-2019-5017 specifically affects NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers that utilize the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module.
Can CVE-2019-5017 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5017 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker using crafted packets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5017?
CVE-2019-5017 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

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