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CVE-2019-5016

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 3.56%

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CVE-2019-5016 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. A specially crafted index value can cause an invalid memory read, resulting in a denial of service or remote information disclosure. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. A specially crafted index value can cause an invalid memory read, resulting in a denial of service or remote information disclosure. An unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted packet on the local network to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearR8000 Firmware1.0.4.28_10.1.54
NetgearR7900 Firmware1.0.3.810.037
KcodesNetusb.Ko1.0.2.66
KcodesNetusb.Ko1.0.2.69

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5016?
An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. A specially crafted index value can cause an invalid memory read, resulting in a denial of service or remote information disclosure. An unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted packet on the local network to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5016?
CVE-2019-5016 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5016?
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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Source: NVD / NIST