CVE-2020-15635 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting NETGEAR R6700 routers running firmware 1.0.4.84_10.0.58. This flaw, residing in the acsd service (TCP port 5916), allows unauthenticated, network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise potential. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the vulnerability's severity warrants immediate patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.4.98CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700_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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