CVE-2018-21184
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21184 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.57, D7800 before 1.0.1.28, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.3.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.57, D7800 before 1.0.1.28, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.3.6.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | D6100 Firmware | < 1.0.0.57 |
| Netgear | D7800 Firmware | < 1.0.1.28 |
| Netgear | R7500 Firmware | < 1.0.3.24 |
| Netgear | R7800 Firmware | < 1.0.2.40 |
| Netgear | R9000 Firmware | < 1.0.3.6 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21184?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.57, D7800 before 1.0.1.28, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.3.6.
How severe is CVE-2018-21184?
CVE-2018-21184 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21184?
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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