What is the vulnerability identifier for this issue?

The vulnerability identifier for this issue is CVE-2021-29073.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR devices including R8000P, MK62, MR60, MS60, R7960P, R7900P, RAX15, RAX20, RAX45, RAX50, RAX75, RAX80, and RAX200.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-29073?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-29073 is high, with a score of 8.4.

How does the vulnerability manifest?

The vulnerability manifests as a stack-based buffer overflow that can be exploited by an authenticated user.

How can I fix the vulnerability in affected devices?

To fix the vulnerability, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions 1.4.1.66, 1.0.6.110, 1.0.2.82, 1.0.2.72, 1.0.3.106, or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-29073

high

8.4

CWE

787 119

23/3/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-29073: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 23 2021(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R8000P before 1.4.1.66, MK62 before 1.0.6.110, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, R7960P before 1.4.1.66, R7900P before 1.4.1.66, RAX15 before 1.0.2.82, RAX20 before 1.0.2.82, RAX45 before 1.0.2.72, RAX50 before 1.0.2.72, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX200 before 1.0.3.106.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear R8000p Firmware	<1.4.1.66
Netgear R8000p
Netgear Mk62 Firmware	<1.0.6.110
Netgear Mk62
Netgear Mr60 Firmware	<1.0.6.110
Netgear Mr60
Netgear Ms60 Firmware	<1.0.6.110
Netgear Ms60
Netgear R7960p Firmware	<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7960p
Netgear R7900p Firmware	<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7900p
Netgear Rax15 Firmware	<1.0.2.82
Netgear Rax15
Netgear Rax20 Firmware	<1.0.2.82
Netgear Rax20
Netgear Rax45 Firmware	<1.0.2.72
Netgear Rax45
Netgear Rax50 Firmware	<1.0.2.72
Netgear Rax50
Netgear Rax75 Firmware	<1.0.3.106
Netgear Rax75
Netgear Rax80 Firmware	<1.0.3.106
Netgear Rax80
Netgear Rax200 Firmware	<1.0.3.106
NETGEAR RAX200

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000063013/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0212

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability identifier for this issue?
The vulnerability identifier for this issue is CVE-2021-29073.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR devices including R8000P, MK62, MR60, MS60, R7960P, R7900P, RAX15, RAX20, RAX45, RAX50, RAX75, RAX80, and RAX200.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-29073?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-29073 is high, with a score of 8.4.
How does the vulnerability manifest?
The vulnerability manifests as a stack-based buffer overflow that can be exploited by an authenticated user.
How can I fix the vulnerability in affected devices?
To fix the vulnerability, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions 1.4.1.66, 1.0.6.110, 1.0.2.82, 1.0.2.72, 1.0.3.106, or later.