CVE-2019-5016
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R8000 Firmware | 1.0.4.28_10.1.54 |
| Netgear | R7900 Firmware | 1.0.3.810.037 |
| Kcodes | Netusb.Ko | 1.0.2.66 |
| Kcodes | Netusb.Ko | 1.0.2.69 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108820Broken Link
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108820Broken Link
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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