CVE-2023-38926 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 7 Aug 2023 Updated 11 Oct 2024

A buffer overflow in the Netgear EX6200 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the wla_temp_ssid parameter.

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-2023-38926?

CVE-2023-38926 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 EX6200 v1.0.3.94 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the wla_temp_ssid parameter at acosNvramConfig_set.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38926?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Ex6200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38926?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38926 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-2023-38926 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38926 exists.

All Netgear Ex6200 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7q8g-j9m7-hg4r.