CVE-2016-10174
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
NETGEAR
commercial·USaka net gear
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 25, 2022
Remediation due:Apr 15, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2 exploit sources identified
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2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-Vulnerability
kb.netgear.com
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72
seclists.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867
securityfocus.com
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