HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-27641
HIGH

CVE-2022-27641

CWE-190Published: March 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetUSB module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15806.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-27641 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear18 product(s)
d7800 firmwared7800ex6200 firmwareex6200ex8000 firmwareex8000r6220 firmwarer6220r6230 firmwarer6230r6400 firmwarer6400+6
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000064437/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0278
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-544/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000064437/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0278
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-544/

All References (4)

→
https://kb.netgear.com/000064437/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0278Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-544/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://kb.netgear.com/000064437/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0278Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-544/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-27641
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 29, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-27641 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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