Security Advisory for Post-Authentication Buffer Overflow on Some Routers and WiFi Systems, PSV-2022-0202 (2024)

Associated CVE IDs: None

First published: 7/11/2024

NETGEAR has released fixes for a post-authentication buffer overflowsecurity vulnerability on the following product models:

• RAXE500 fixed in firmware version 1.0.12.96
• MK62 fixed in firmware version 1.7.134
• MR60 fixed in firmware version 1.7.134
• MS60 fixed in firmware version 1.7.134
• MK72 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
• MR70 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
• MS70 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
• MK82 fixed in firmware version 1.1.7.14
• MR80 fixed in firmware version 1.1.7.14
• MS80 fixed in firmware version 1.1.7.14
• R6700v3 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.128
• RAX50 fixed in firmware version 1.0.16.132
• RAX41 fixed in firmware version 1.0.16.132
• RAX42 fixed in firmware version 1.0.16.132
• RAX43 fixed in firmware version 1.0.16.132

NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.

To download the latest firmware for your NETGEAR product:

1. VisitNETGEAR Support.
2. Start typing your model number in the search box, then select your model from the drop-down menu as soon as it appears.
   If you do not see a drop-down menu, make sure that you entered your model number correctly, or select a product category to browse for your product model.
3. ClickDownloads.
4. UnderCurrent Versions, select the download whose title begins withFirmware Version.
5. ClickDownload.
6. Follow the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page to install the new firmware.

Disclaimer

This document is provided on an "as is" basis and does not imply any kind of guarantee or warranty, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use. Your use of the information in the document or materials linked from the document is at your own risk. NETGEAR reserves the right to change or update this document at any time. NETGEAR expects to update this document as new information becomes available.

The post-authentication buffer overflowvulnerability remains if you do not complete all recommended steps. NETGEAR is not responsible for any consequences that could have been avoided by following the recommendations in this notification.

Acknowledgements

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Common Vulnerability Scoring System

CVSS Rating:Medium

CVSS Score:4.4

CVSS Vector:CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Best Practices for Updating Firmware

We recommend that you keep your NETGEAR devices up to date with the latest firmware. Firmware updates contain security fixes, bug fixes, and new features for your NETGEAR products.

If your product is supported by one of our apps, using the app is the easiest way to update your firmware:

• Orbi products: NETGEAR Orbi app
• NETGEAR WiFi routers: NETGEAR Nighthawk app
• Some NETGEAR Business products: NETGEAR Insight app (firmware updates through the app are available only for Insight subscribers)

If your product is not supported by one of our apps, you can always update your firmware manually by following the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page. For more information, seeWhere can I find information about my NETGEAR product?.

Contact

We appreciate and value having security concerns brought to our attention. NETGEAR constantly monitors for both known and unknown threats. Being pro-active rather than re-active to emerging security issues is fundamental for product support at NETGEAR.

It is NETGEAR's mission to be the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet. To achieve this mission, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of those that use NETGEAR products for their connectivity.

To report a security vulnerability, visithttp://www.netgear.com/about/security/.

If you are a NETGEAR customer with a security-related support concern, you can contact NETGEAR customer support attechsupport.security@netgear.com.

Revision History

7/11/2024: Published advisory