CVE-2016-10174
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router Buffer Overflow
- Published30 Jan 2017
- Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
- Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Description
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-Vulnerability
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txt
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-10174
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2016-10174 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2016-10174 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.
How severe is CVE-2016-10174?
CVE-2016-10174 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 83.3% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-10174?
Affected products include NETGEAR D6100 Firmware, NETGEAR D7000 Firmware, NETGEAR D7800 Firmware, NETGEAR Jnr1010v2 Firmware, NETGEAR Jnr3300 Firmware, and 19 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10174?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.