CVE-2021-45529 Memory corruption in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in NETGEAR routers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2021-45529?
CVE-2021-45529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear D8500 Firmware, published on 26 Dec 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 buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects CBR40 before 2.3.5.12, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.66, D8500 before 1.0.3.58, R6400 before 1.0.1.70, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R6900P before 1.3.2.124, R7000P before 1.3.2.124, R7900 before 1.0.4.30, R8000 before 1.0.4.52, and WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.62.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45529?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Netgear Cbr40 Firmware, Netgear D7000v2 Firmware, Netgear D8500 Firmware, Netgear R6400 Firmware, Netgear R6900p Firmware, Netgear R7000 Firmware and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45529 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-2021-45529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear D8500 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g942-mfwx-h532.