CVE-2019-5017 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108827Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0776Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108827Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0776Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potenti...

How severe is CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5017?

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