CVE-2023-38412 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 7 Aug 2023 Updated 11 Oct 2024

Buffer overflows in Netgear R6900P allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted 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-2023-38412?

CVE-2023-38412 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear R6900p 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 R6900P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wlg_ssid parameters at ia_ap_setting.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38412?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear R6900p Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38412?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38412 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-2023-38412 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38412 exists.

All Netgear R6900p Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pff2-q6w5-5w3v.