CVE-2022-24655 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A stack overflow in the upnpd service allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Netgear devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-24655?

CVE-2022-24655 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Ex6200 Firmware, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the upnpd service in Netgear EX6100v1 201.0.2.28, CAX80 2.1.2.6, and DC112A 1.0.0.62, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary code without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24655?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Netgear Cax80 Firmware, Netgear Dc112a Firmware, Netgear Ex6100 Firmware, Netgear Ex6200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24655?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24655 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-2022-24655 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24655 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netgear Ex6200 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j626-6whp-pj3p.

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