CVE-2018-21097 Memory corruption in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR wireless access points.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-21097?
CVE-2018-21097 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.5.4, WAC510 before 5.0.5.4, WAC120 before 2.1.7, WN604 before 3.3.10, WNAP320 before 3.7.11.4, WNAP210v2 before 3.7.11.4, WNDAP350 before 3.7.11.4, WNDAP360 before 3.7.11.4, WNDAP660 before 3.7.11.4, WNDAP620 before 2.1.7, and WND930 before 2.1.5.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-21097?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Netgear Wac120 Firmware, Netgear Wac505 Firmware, Netgear Wac510 Firmware, Netgear Wn604 Firmware, Netgear Wnap210 Firmware, Netgear Wnap320 Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-21097 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-2018-21097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-21097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr44-wq26-hqw2.