CVE-2020-35799 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting numerous NETGEAR devices, including various routers and extenders. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), indicating a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential for complete compromise of affected devices remains high. Organizations should prioritize patching to mitigate this significant security risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d3600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.078CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d6000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.1.00.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d6200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.1.68CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.1.56CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d7800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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