Critical severity9.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 17, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2019-5016
CVE-2019-5016
Description
An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module which enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. A specially crafted index value can cause an invalid memory read, resulting in a denial of service or remote information disclosure. An unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted packet on the local network to trigger this vulnerability.
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Affected products
7- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7900_firmware:1.0.3.810.037:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8000_firmware:1.0.4.28_10.1.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Talos/KCodesv5Range: NETGEAR Nighthawk AC3200 (R8000) Firmware Version V1.0.4.2810.1.54 (11/7/18) - NetUSB.ko 1.0.2.66
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0775nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/108820nvdBroken Link
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