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.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Metasploit 1 module
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NETGEAR WNR2000v5 (Un)authenticated hidden_lang_avi Stack Buffer Overflow
exploit/linux/http/netgear_wnr2000_rce
Exploit-DB 2
- Netgear WNR2000v5 - 'hidden_lang_avi' Remote Stack Overflow (Metasploit) EDB-41719 · remote · Mar 24, 2017 · verified
- Netgear WNR2000v5 - Remote Code Execution EDB-40949 · remote · Dec 21, 2016
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