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CVE-2021-20166

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.18%

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CVE-2021-20166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 contains a buffer overrun vulnerability. The URL parsing functionality in the cgi-bin endpoint of the router containers a buffer overrun issue that can redirection control flow of the applicaiton.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 contains a buffer overrun vulnerability. The URL parsing functionality in the cgi-bin endpoint of the router containers a buffer overrun issue that can redirection control flow of the applicaiton.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.18%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearRax43 Firmware1.0.3.96

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20166?
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 contains a buffer overrun vulnerability. The URL parsing functionality in the cgi-bin endpoint of the router containers a buffer overrun issue that can redirection control flow of the applicaiton.
How severe is CVE-2021-20166?
CVE-2021-20166 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20166?
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