VDB-154182 · CVE-2018-21117 · GCVE-0-2018-21117

Netgear XR500 prior 2.3.2.32 Traceroute code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netgear XR500. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Traceroute Handler. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-21117. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netgear XR500 (Wireless LAN Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component Traceroute Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

NETGEAR XR500 devices before 2.3.2.32 are affected by remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers via the traceroute handler.

The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at kb.netgear.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-21117 since 04/20/2020. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.3.2.32 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Wireless LAN Software

Vendor

Netgear

Name

XR500

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.netgear.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XR500 2.3.2.32

Timelineinfo

04/20/2020 🔍
04/22/2020 +2 days 🔍
04/23/2020 +1 days 🔍
06/01/2024 +1500 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: kb.netgear.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-21117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-21117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154182
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2020 09:36
Updated: 06/01/2024 13:48
Changes: 04/23/2020 09:36 (39), 04/23/2020 09:41 (12), 10/11/2020 08:37 (1), 10/11/2020 08:47 (1), 06/01/2024 13:48 (33)
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