Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-10174
Public exploit exists!
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
CVE-2016-10174 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution.
Added on
2022-03-25
Action due date
2022-04-15
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-10174
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 97.17%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2016-10174
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NETGEAR WNR2000v5 (Un)authenticated hidden_lang_avi Stack Buffer Overflow
Disclosure Date: 2016-12-20First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/linux/http/netgear_wnr2000_rceThe NETGEAR WNR2000 router has a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the hidden_lang_avi parameter. In order to exploit it, it is necessary to guess the value of a certain timestamp which is in the configuration of the router. An authenticated attacker can simply
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-10174
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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NIST |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-10174
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-10174
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http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-Vulnerability
Insecure Remote Access and Command Execution Security Vulnerability, PSV-2016-0255 | Answer | NETGEAR SupportPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 - Remote Code Execution
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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txt
Exploit;Technical Description;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/
NETGEAR WNR2000v5 - 'hidden_lang_avi' Remote Stack Overflow (Metasploit)
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72
Full Disclosure: [0-day] RCE and admin credential disclosure in NETGEAR WNR2000Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867
Netgear WNR2000 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2016-10174
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr2000v5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*