PT-2021-5945 · NetGear · Netgear R8000

Published 2021-09-26 · Updated 2022-01-04 · CVE-2021-45524

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.1

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR R8000 versions prior to 1.0.4.62

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow that can be triggered by an authenticated user. It is caused by a lack of size checking for input data, which can lead to a denial of service or allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.0.4.62, update to version 1.0.4.62 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the device to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-00460

CVE-2021-45524

Affected Products

Netgear R8000

References · 5

• https://kb.netgear.com/000064123/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-R8000-PSV-2020-0315 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-00460 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45524 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45524 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/34650 · Telegram Post