PT-2019-17405 · Kcodes+1 · Netusb.Ko+1

Published 2019-06-17 · Updated 2022-06-13 · CVE-2019-5016

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NetUSB.ko kernel module (affected versions not specified)

Description An arbitrary memory read issue exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module, which is used for the ReadySHARE Printer functionality in certain NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially other products. This can be triggered by a specially crafted index value, causing an invalid memory read. The impact includes denial of service or remote information disclosure. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted packet on the local network.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-5016

Affected Products

Netgear Nighthawk Routers

Netusb.Ko

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5016 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-5016 · Vendor Advisory
• https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/108820 · Note