CVE-2020-15417
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CVE-2020-15417 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of string table file uploads. A crafted gui_region in a string table file can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server. Was ZDI-CAN-9756.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | 1.0.4.84_10.0.58 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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