CVE-2021-45524: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 26, 2021
·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
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.