CVE-2021-34982 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting multiple NETGEAR routers' httpd service, allowing network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code as root without authentication. The flaw stems from improper length validation of user-supplied data when parsing the strings file. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise potential. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for remote code execution makes it a critical concern for affected devices.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.0.62CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:dc112a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.94CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex3700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.94CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex3800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.66CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6120_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.46CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6130_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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