CVE-2021-29073 Memory corruption in n/a
Authenticated attackers 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
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-29073?
CVE-2021-29073 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear R7900p Firmware, published on 23 Mar 2021. 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 R8000P before 1.4.1.66, MK62 before 1.0.6.110, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, R7960P before 1.4.1.66, R7900P before 1.4.1.66, RAX15 before 1.0.2.82, RAX20 before 1.0.2.82, RAX45 before 1.0.2.72, RAX50 before 1.0.2.72, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX200 before 1.0.3.106.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29073?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Netgear Mk62 Firmware, Netgear Mr60 Firmware, Netgear Ms60 Firmware, Netgear R7900p Firmware, Netgear R7960p Firmware, Netgear R8000p Firmware and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29073 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-2021-29073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear R7900p Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhv7-fgjh-cm97.