CVE-2023-36499 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Netgear XR300 router allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Wi-Fi SSID parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-36499?
CVE-2023-36499 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Xr300 Firmware, published on 7 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netgear XR300 v1.0.3.78 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wlg_ssid parameters at genie_ap_wifi_change.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Xr300 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36499 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-2023-36499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-36499 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Xr300 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mppm-xxrm-f9r2.