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CVE-2016-10174

Buffer Overflow — is CVE-2016-10174real, exploitable, or a false positive? Here's the community ground truth.

Critical · CVSS 9.8EPSS 83.5%CISA KEVCWE-120 · Buffer Overflow

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

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Community real-world severity: Critical (Critical 3) — CVSS base score 9.8

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    Field note · Priya NairCurated

    NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router Buffer Overflow Vulnerability — The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. Listed in the CISA KEV catalog (added 2022-03-25) — confirmed exploited in the wild, not theoretical. FIRST EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at ~83%. Treat it as real and prioritize remediation over triage.

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    Remediation · Diego RamírezCurated

    Required action for NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Router: Apply updates per vendor instructions. CISA set a federal remediation due date of 2022-04-15. After patching, verify the vulnerable path is no longer reachable before closing the finding.

Same weaknessCWE-120 · Buffer Overflow.