CVE-2019-20697 Memory corruption in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR managed switches.
- 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-2019-20697?
CVE-2019-20697 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 unauthenticated attacker. This affects GS728TPPv2 before 6.0.0.48, GS728TPv2 before 6.0.0.48, GS750E before 1.0.1.4, GS752TPP before 6.0.0.48, and GS752TPv2 before 6.0.0.48.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20697?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Netgear Gs728tp Firmware, Netgear Gs728tpp Firmware, Netgear Gs750e Firmware, Netgear Gs752tp Firmware, Netgear Gs752tpp Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20697 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-2019-20697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r2w-rq9g-2cgf.