CVE-2015-3036 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the KCodes NetUSB module, affecting various NETGEAR, TP-LINK, and other products utilizing this component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long computer name to TCP port 20005. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise potential (confidentiality, integrity, availability). While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code is available on ExploitDB, and it has garnered significant community discussion and media coverage, indicating a high level of awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kcodes:netusb:-:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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