Authenticated code execution via host buffer overflow
Published Apr 30, 2025 · Updated May 1, 2025
Buffer overflow in sub_3C8EC in NETGEAR EX6200 1.0.3.94 allows remote authenticated users to execute code via crafted requests. The wireless-security state handler passes the host argument to sub_3C8EC without enforcing the destination buffer's bounds. Administrative access to the extender's web interface is required; an oversized host value can corrupt memory, execute code, or crash the device.
Summary
What happened
Buffer overflow in sub_3C8EC in NETGEAR EX6200 1.0.3.94 allows remote authenticated users to execute code via crafted requests. The wireless-security state handler passes the host argument to sub_3C8EC without enforcing the destination buffer's bounds. Administrative access to the extender's web interface is required; an oversized host value can corrupt memory, execute code, or crash the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-4142
- Published
- Apr 30, 2025
- Updated
- May 1, 2025
- Vendor
- NETGEAR
- Product
- AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender (EX6200)
- Classifications
- CWE-120, CWE-119, T1190
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Apr 30, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- May 1, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=1.0.3.94
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Public exploit references
- jylsec EX6200 sub_3C8EC proof of conceptproof of concept · unverified
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