CVE-2020-15417 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of string table file uploads. A crafted gui_region in a string table file can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server. Was ZDI-CAN-9756.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	1.0.4.84_10.0.58
Netgear	R6700	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15417?

CVE-2020-15417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vuln...

How severe is CVE-2020-15417?

CVE-2020-15417 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15417?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700.