Stack-based buffer overflow in Netgear XR300



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 XR300
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor NETGEAR

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU69031

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XR300: before 1.0.3.78

CPE2.3 External links

https://kb.netgear.com/000065316/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-XR300-PSV-2022-0140


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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