CVE-2023-38925 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Netgear routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via the password.cgi interface.
- 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-2023-38925?
CVE-2023-38925 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Ex6200 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 DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the http_passwd parameter in password.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38925?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Netgear Dc112a Firmware, Netgear Ex6200 Firmware, Netgear R6300v2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38925?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38925 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-2023-38925 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38925 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Ex6200 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5hq-43p7-h62j.