CVE-2021-29081: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 23 2021(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBW30 before 2.6.2.2, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBK753 before 3.2.17.12, RBK753S before 3.2.17.12, RBK754 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS750 before 3.2.17.12.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR RBW30 firmware | <2.6.2.2 | |
| NETGEAR RBW30 firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBK852 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK852 | ||
| NETGEAR RBK853 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 | ||
| NETGEAR RBK854 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK854 | ||
| NETGEAR RBR850 firmware | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR RBR850 firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBS850 Firmware | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR RBS850 Firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBK752 Firmware | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR RBK752 firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBK753 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK753 | ||
| NETGEAR RBK753S | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK753S | ||
| NETGEAR RBK754 Firmware | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR RBK754 firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBR750 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR RBR750 firmware | ||
| NETGEAR RBS750 | <3.2.17.12 | |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBS750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29081?
CVE-2021-29081 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-29081?
RBW30 before 2.6.2.2, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBK753 before 3.2.17.12.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29081?
CVE-2021-29081 has a severity score of 8.4 and is classified as high.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-29081?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29081 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow, gaining unauthorized access to the affected NETGEAR devices.
How can I fix CVE-2021-29081?
To fix CVE-2021-29081, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version RBW30 2.6.2.2, RBK852 3.2.17.12, RBK853 3.2.17.12, RBK854 3.2.17.12, RBR850 3.2.17.12, RBS850 3.2.17.12, RBK752 3.2.17.12, or RBK753 3.2.17.12.
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