CVE-2015-8263 — HIGH (8.6) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

NETGEAR WNR1000v3 devices with firmware 1.0.2.68 use the same source port number for every DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by selecting that number for the destination port.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnr1000V3 Firmware	1.0.2.68
Netgear	Wnr1000V3	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78873
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403568Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78873
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403568Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8263?

CVE-2015-8263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). NETGEAR WNR1000v3 devices with firmware 1.0.2.68 use the same source port number for every DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by selecting that number for the des...

How severe is CVE-2015-8263?

CVE-2015-8263 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8263?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr1000V3 Firmware, Netgear Wnr1000V3.