CVE-2021-45526: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects EX6000 before 1.0.0.38, EX6120 before 1.0.0.48, EX6130 before 1.0.0.30, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.52, R6400 before 1.0.1.52, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.30, R8000 before 1.0.4.52, R7000P before 1.3.2.124, R8000P before 1.4.1.50, RAX80 before 1.0.3.88, R6900P before 1.3.2.124, R7900P before 1.4.1.50, and RAX75 before 1.0.3.88.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR buffer overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2021-45526.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this buffer overflow vulnerability?
This buffer overflow vulnerability affects EX6000 before 1.0.0.38, EX6120 before 1.0.0.48, EX6130 before 1.0.0.30, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.52, R6400 before 1.0.1.52, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.30, R8000 before 1.0.4.52, R7000P before 1.3.2.124, R8000P before 1.4.1.50, R7000P before 1.3.2.124, Rax80 before 1.0.3.88, Rax75 before 1.0.3.88, R6900P before 1.3.2.124, and R7900P before 1.4.1.50.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45526?
The severity of CVE-2021-45526 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does this buffer overflow vulnerability impact NETGEAR devices?
This buffer overflow vulnerability allows an authenticated user to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-45526 vulnerability on my affected NETGEAR device?
To fix the CVE-2021-45526 vulnerability, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.