Vulnerability Description
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | D6100 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | D6100 | - |
| Netgear | D7000 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | D7000 | - |
| Netgear | D7800 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | D7800 | - |
| Netgear | Jnr1010V2 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | Jnr1010V2 | - |
| Netgear | Jnr3300 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | Jnr3300 | - |
| Netgear | Jwnr2010V5 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | Jwnr2010V5 | - |
| Netgear | R2000 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | R2000 | - |
| Netgear | R6100 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | R6100 | - |
| Netgear | R6220 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | R6220 | - |
| Netgear | R7500 Firmware | - |
| Netgear | R7500 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-SecVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.tExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-SecVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.tExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10174?
CVE-2016-10174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10174?
CVE-2016-10174 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear D6100 Firmware, Netgear D6100, Netgear D7000 Firmware, Netgear D7000, Netgear D7800 Firmware.