PT-2023-2268 · NetGear · Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router

Evan Grant + 1 · Published 2023-03-06 · Updated 2025-02-27 · CVE-2023-27852

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router versions prior to V1.0.10.94

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the CGI mechanisms of the router's software. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device. The vulnerability is associated with the lack of size checking for input data, which can be exploited by a remote attacker.

Recommendations For versions prior to V1.0.10.94, update to version V1.0.10.94 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the CGI mechanisms until a patch is applied.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-02029

CVE-2023-27852

Affected Products

Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27852 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-02029 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27852 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/59803 · Telegram Post
• https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/112691 · Telegram Post