CVE-2016-10174
CRITICALThe NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by…
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Description
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Affected Products
d6100 firmwarenetgeard7000 firmwarenetgeard7800 firmwarenetgearjnr1010v2 firmwarenetgearjnr3300 firmwarenetgearjwnr2010v5 firmwarenetgearResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
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