CVE-2017-18761 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting NETGEAR R8000 devices running firmware versions prior to 1.0.4.2. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium) and requires high privileges and local network access for exploitation. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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