Netgear MA521 wireless driver is prone to an overflow condition. MA521nd5.SYS fails to properly sanitize beacon and probe response frames input resulting in an overflow. With a specially crafted frame, a remote attacker can potentially cause arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Wireless Vector
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.175 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
