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CVE-2022-27646: Security Advisory for Multiple Vulnerabilities on Multiple Products, PSV-2021-0324
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the circled daemon. A crafted circleinfo.txt file can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15879.
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Associated CVE IDs: CVE-2022-27644, CVE-2022-27646
Associated ZDI IDs: ZDI-CAN-15797, ZDI-CAN-15879
First published: 2022-03-17
NETGEAR has released fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities on the following product models:
Orbi WiFi Systems
- CBR40 fixed in firmware version 2.5.0.28
- LBR1020 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.2
- LBR20 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.2
- RBR10 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBR20 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBR40 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBR50 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBS10 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBS20 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBS40 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
- RBS50 fixed in firmware version 2.7.4.24
Routers
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
For cable products, new firmware is released by your Internet service provider after NETGEAR releases it to them. Firmware fixes for the following cable products have been released to all service providers:
- CBR40
To see the latest firmware version for your cable product, visit What’s the latest firmware version of my NETGEAR cable modem or modem router?.
To check your cable product’s current firmware version, follow the steps in this knowledge base article: How do I view the firmware version of my cable modem or modem router?.
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 multiple vulnerabilities remain 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
Kevin Denis (@0xmitsurugi) and Antide Petit (@xarkes_) from @Synacktiv working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative
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 [email protected].
Revision History
2022-03-17: Published advisory
2022-03-22: Updated CVE IDs
2022-03-30: Added R7850, R8000
2022-05-31: Added LBR1020, LBR20, R7960P, R8000P, RAX200, RAX75, RAX80, RBR10, RBR20, RBR40, RBR50, RBS10, RBS20, RBS40, RBS50
Last Updated:05/31/2022 | Article ID: 000064721
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This article applies to:
- Wireless AX Router Nighthawk (WiFi 6) (3)
- RAX200
- RAX75
- RAX80
- Orbi (11)
- CBR40
- LBR1020
- LBR20
- RBR10
- RBR20
- RBR40
- RBR50
- RBS10
- RBS20
- RBS40
- RBS50
- Wireless AC Router Nighthawk (9)
- R6700v3
- R6900P
- R7000
- R7000P
- R7850
- R7960P
- R8000
- R8000P
- RS400
- Wireless AC Router (1)
- R6400v2
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