CVE-2021-29074 Memory corruption in n/a
An authenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR mesh routers, potentially leading to 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-2021-29074?
CVE-2021-29074 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Rbk752 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 RBW30 before 2.6.2.2, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBK753 before 3.2.17.12, RBK753S before 3.2.17.12, RBK754 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS750 before 3.2.17.12.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29074?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Netgear Rbk752 Firmware, Netgear Rbk753 Firmware, Netgear Rbk753s Firmware, Netgear Rbk754 Firmware, Netgear Rbk852 Firmware, Netgear Rbk853 Firmware and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29074?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29074 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-2021-29074 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29074 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Rbk752 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9jw-3hj6-w56x.