#VU29041 Integer overflow in R6700

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29041

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R6700
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the handling of string table file uploads. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system in the context of the admin user.

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

R6700: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-709/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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