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CVE-2015-3036

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote…

Published May 21, 2015kcodesCWE-119EPSS 27.73%

Overview

CVE-2015-3036 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kcodes netusb. It was published on May 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kcodes. Update netusb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refblog.sec-consult.com/2015/05/kcodes-netusb-how-small-taiwanese.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131987/KCodes-NetUSB-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/133919/NetUSB-Stack-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/74Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/50Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/177092Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74724Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032377Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38454/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38566/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3036?

CVE-2015-3036 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kcodes netusb. It was published on May 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3036?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3036?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kcodes. Update netusb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3036?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-3036 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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