CVE-2021-38524 Memory corruption in n/a
Authenticated attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR 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-2021-38524?
CVE-2021-38524 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Rax200 Firmware, published on 11 Aug 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 MK62 before 1.0.6.110, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX15 before 1.0.2.82, RAX20 before 1.0.2.82, RAX200 before 1.0.3.106, RAX45 before 1.0.2.32, RAX50 before 1.0.2.32, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, RBK752 before 3.2.16.6, RBR750 before 3.2.16.6, and RBS750 before 3.2.16.6.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38524?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Netgear Mk62 Firmware, Netgear Mr60 Firmware, Netgear Ms60 Firmware, Netgear Rax15 Firmware, Netgear Rax200 Firmware, Netgear Rax20 Firmware and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38524 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-2021-38524 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38524 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Rax200 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvhq-x923-4p9x.