CVE-2023-38591 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Dg834Gv5 Firmware	1.6.01.34
Netgear	Dg834Gv5	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/blob/main/netgear/nvram_ssid/README.mdExploit
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/blob/main/netgear/nvram_ssid/README.mdExploit
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38591?

CVE-2023-38591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.

How severe is CVE-2023-38591?

CVE-2023-38591 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38591?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Dg834Gv5 Firmware, Netgear Dg834Gv5.