CVE-2021-45524: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.62 are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.62
Netgear R8000
All of the following
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.62
Netgear R8000

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-45524.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45524?

The severity of CVE-2021-45524 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-45524?

NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.62 are affected by CVE-2021-45524.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit this vulnerability?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45524 by triggering a buffer overflow.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-45524?

Yes, a fix is available in version 1.0.4.62 of the Netgear R8000 Firmware.

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