CVE-2021-38517

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified

CVE-2021-38517 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by out-of-bounds reads and writes. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.70, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, and XR300 before 1.0.3.50.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by out-of-bounds reads and writes. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.70, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, and XR300 before 1.0.3.50.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearR6400 Firmware< 1.0.1.70
NetgearRax75 Firmware< 1.0.4.120
NetgearRax80 Firmware< 1.0.4.120
NetgearXr300 Firmware< 1.0.3.50

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38517?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by out-of-bounds reads and writes. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.70, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, and XR300 before 1.0.3.50.
How severe is CVE-2021-38517?
CVE-2021-38517 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38517?
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