Associated CVE ID: CVE-2022-27643
Associated ZDI ID: ZDI-CAN-15692
First published: 2022-03-17
NETGEAR is aware of a pre-authentication buffer overflow security vulnerability on multiple products. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have your WiFi password or an Ethernet connection to your router to be exploited.
NETGEAR has released fixes for this vulnerability on the following product models:
DSL Modem Routers
- D6220 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.80
- D6400 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.114
- D7000v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.80
Extenders
- EX3700 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.96
- EX3800 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.96
- EX6120 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.68
- EX6130 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.48
Fixed Wireless
- R7100LG fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.76
Routers
- R6400 fixed in firmware version 1.0.1.78
- R6400v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.126
- R6700v3 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.126
- R6900P fixed in firmware version 1.3.3.148
- R7000 fixed in firmware version 1.0.11.134
- R7000P fixed in firmware version 1.3.3.148
- R7850 fixed in firmware version 1.0.5.84
- R7900P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
- R7960P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
- R8000 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.84
- R8000P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
- R8500 fixed in firmware version 1.0.2.158
- RAX200 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
- RAX75 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
- RAX80 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
- RS400 fixed in firmware version 1.5.1.86
- WNDR3400v3 fixed in firmware version 1.0.1.44
- WNR3500Lv2 fixed in firmware version 1.2.0.72
- XR300 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.72
Wireless
- DC112A fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.64
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.
To download the latest firmware for your NETGEAR product:
- Visit NETGEAR Support.
- 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.
- Click Downloads.
- Under Current Versions, select the download whose title begins with Firmware Version.
- Click Download.
- Follow the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page to install the new firmware.
NETGEAR will not release fixes for this vulnerability on the following affected products as they are outside of the security support period:
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 pre-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability 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
Stephen Fewer of Relyze Software Limited (www.relyze.com) working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
Additionally reported by Jean-Jamil Khalifé (for model R7000P)
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
CVSS Rating: High
CVSS Score: 7.3
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
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, see Where 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, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/security/.
If you are a NETGEAR customer with a security-related support concern, you can contact NETGEAR customer support at techsupport.security@netgear.com.
Revision History
2022-03-17: Published advisory
2022-03-22: Updated CVE ID
2022-03-22: Added EX3700, EX3800, EX6120, EX6130, R7850, R8000
2022-05-23:
- Added R7900P, R7960P, R8000P, RAX200, RAX75, RAX80
- Updated acknowledgements section
2022-05-31: Updated acknowledgements section
Last Updated:05/31/2022
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