CVE-2016-10174
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 83.45%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10174 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 83.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | D6100 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | D7000 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | D7800 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Jnr1010v2 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Jnr3300 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Jwnr2010v5 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | R2000 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | R6100 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | R6220 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | R7500 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | R7500v2 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr3700v4 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr3800 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr4300 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr4300v2 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr4500v3 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wndr4700 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr1000v2 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr1000v4 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2000v3 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2000v4 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2000v5 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2020 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2050 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2200 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr2500 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr614 Firmware | All versions |
| Netgear | Wnr618 Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-10174US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10174?
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-10174?
CVE-2016-10174 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10174?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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