CVE-2012-6340: Medium severity netgear wgr614 firmware vulnerability
Published Feb 6, 2020
·Updated
An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Netgear Wgr614v9 Firmware
Netgear Wgr614v9
Netgear Wgr614v7 Firmware
Netgear Wgr614v7
Event History
Feb 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2012-6340.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2012-6340?
The severity level of CVE-2012-6340 is medium.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-6340?
NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 firmware versions are affected by CVE-2012-6340.
4
How does CVE-2012-6340 work?
CVE-2012-6340 is an authentication vulnerability caused by the use of a hardcoded credential for serial programming in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9.
5
Is my NETGEAR WGR614 v7 or v9 router affected by CVE-2012-6340?
Yes, if you are using NETGEAR WGR614 v7 or v9 firmware versions, your router may be affected by CVE-2012-6340.