#VU70090 Buffer overflow in NETGEAR products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70090

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R6700v3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6400
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption 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

R6700v3: before 1.0.4.118

R6400: before 1.0.1.70

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.118

R7000: before 1.0.11.130

R7000P: before 1.3.3.148

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000065375/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0087

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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