CVE-2017-18758 Memory corruption in n/a
An authenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR routers, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2017-18758?
CVE-2017-18758 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear R6700 Firmware, published on 22 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18758?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6800 Firmware, Netgear R6900 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18758?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18758 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-2017-18758 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18758 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear R6700 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4596-vv4r-8q24.