CVE-2016-10174 NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router: memory-safety flaw
In plain words: The program mishandles the memory it uses to keep track of data. A specially made input can scramble that memory. Usually lets an attacker crash the program or run their own code with its permissions.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Apr 15, 2022
What to do
- Install NETGEAR's security update for WNR2000v5 Router. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.
- Change default passwords and switch off remote administration and features you do not use.
- Do not put storage boxes or cameras directly on the internet — use the maker's app or a VPN.
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Taken over in bulk to join botnets, used to watch your traffic, or — for storage boxes — locked by ransomware.
The details
- Official name
- NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- Product
- NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router
- CISA description
- The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution.
- Type of flaw
- Memory-safety flaw (CWE-119)
- Confirmed exploited
- Mar 25, 2022
- US federal patch deadline
- Apr 15, 2022
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Questions about CVE-2016-10174
Is CVE-2016-10174 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-10174 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Mar 25, 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10174?
Install NETGEAR's security update for WNR2000v5 Router. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.
Am I affected by CVE-2016-10174?
Only if you use NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.