CVE-2017-18846 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring firmware updates to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18846?
CVE-2017-18846 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear D8500 Firmware, published on 20 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. This affects R6250 before 1.0.4.12, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.32, R7000P/R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8300 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, R8500 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, and D8500 before 1.0.3.29.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18846?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Netgear D8500 Firmware, Netgear R6250 Firmware, Netgear R6400 Firmware, Netgear R6900p Firmware, Netgear R7000p Firmware, Netgear R7900 Firmware and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18846?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18846 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-2017-18846 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18846 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear D8500 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jph-wvx4-hmjh.