CVE-2017-10852 Memory corruption in CG-WGR1200

High 8.8 Published 9 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Corega router firmware allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring firmware updates to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-10852?

CVE-2017-10852 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Corega Inc CG-WGR1200, published on 9 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10852?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Corega Cg-Wgr 1200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10852?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10852 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-10852 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10852 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4g4m-cxv2-r9h9.