CVE-2021-38523: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )
NETGEAR R6400 devices before 1.0.1.70 are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear R6400 Firmware | <1.0.1.70 | |
| NETGEAR R6400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38523 vulnerability?
CVE-2021-38523 is a vulnerability found in NETGEAR R6400 devices before version 1.0.1.70, which allows an authenticated user to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow.
How does CVE-2021-38523 affect NETGEAR R6400 devices?
CVE-2021-38523 affects NETGEAR R6400 devices that have a firmware version before 1.0.1.70, allowing an authenticated user to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow.
How severe is the CVE-2021-38523 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2021-38523 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.2.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifier for CVE-2021-38523?
CVE-2021-38523 is associated with CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write).
How can I mitigate the CVE-2021-38523 vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2021-38523 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the firmware of NETGEAR R6400 devices to version 1.0.1.70 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/netgear
- canonical/netgear r6400 firmware
- canonical/netgear r6400