Buffer overflow in Netgear Multiple Routers
CVE-2020-15636
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6400, R6700, R7000, R7850, R7900, R8000, RS400, and XR300 routers with firmware 1.0.4.84_10.0.58. Authentication is not required to…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.085 (94.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Netgear Multiple Routers — versions 1.0.4.84_10.0.58
- Netgear R6700 — versions v3
- Netgear R6700_firmware
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15636?
- CVE-2020-15636 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Multiple Routers, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2020-08-20.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15636?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-15636 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.