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Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-15692: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR R6700v3 upnpd Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SOAP requests. When parsing the SOAPAction header, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R6700v3 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15692?

    ZDI-CAN-15692 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15692?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-15692, ensure that your NETGEAR R6700v3 router firmware is updated to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

  • What type of attack is associated with ZDI-CAN-15692?

    ZDI-CAN-15692 allows for pre-authentication attacks that can be executed by network-adjacent attackers.

  • Which devices are affected by ZDI-CAN-15692?

    ZDI-CAN-15692 specifically affects NETGEAR R6700v3 routers.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15692?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-15692 vulnerability.

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