CVE-2019-5017: kcodes netusb.ko

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-5017 is a medium (CVSS 5.8) vulnerability in kcodes netusb.ko. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-06-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.