CVE-2020-10929: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 28, 2020

Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.8410.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of string table file uploads. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-9768.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Netgear R6700 firmware=1.0.4.84_10.0.58

Netgear R6700

Event History

Jul 28, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:10 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:10 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10929?

CVE-2020-10929 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers without authentication.

How severe is CVE-2020-10929?

CVE-2020-10929 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

What software is affected by CVE-2020-10929?

The Netgear R6700 Firmware version 1.0.4.84_10.0.58 is affected by CVE-2020-10929.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-10929?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-10929.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10929?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-10929 at the Zero Day Initiative advisory page linked in the references.