CVE-2021-45606: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.70, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.46, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RS400 before 1.5.1.80, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.118, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.118, R6900P before 1.3.3.140, and RAX75 before 1.0.4.120.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45606?
CVE-2021-45606 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45606?
The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2021-45606 include R6400, R7000, R7900, R7900P, R7960P, R8000, R8000P, RAX200, and other models.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45606?
CVE-2021-45606 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
How does CVE-2021-45606 work?
CVE-2021-45606 allows an authenticated user to execute malicious code by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-45606?
Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to address the CVE-2021-45606 vulnerability. Please refer to the official NETGEAR security advisory for more information.