CVE-2019-5016 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. A specially crafted index value can cause an invalid memory read, resulting in a denial of service or remote information disclosure. An unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted packet on the local network to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R8000 Firmware	1.0.4.28_10.1.54
Netgear	R8000	-
Netgear	R7900 Firmware	1.0.3.810.037
Netgear	R7900	-
Kcodes	Netusb.Ko	1.0.2.66

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108820Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108820Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-5016?

CVE-2019-5016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potenti...

How severe is CVE-2019-5016?

CVE-2019-5016 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R8000 Firmware, Netgear R8000, Netgear R7900 Firmware, Netgear R7900, Kcodes Netusb.Ko.