CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6340

First published: Thu Feb 06 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear WGR614v9 Firmware
Netgear WGR614v9 Firmware
Netgear WGR614v7 Firmware
Netgear WGR614

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2012-6340.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2012-6340?

    The severity level of CVE-2012-6340 is medium.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2012-6340?

    NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 firmware versions are affected by CVE-2012-6340.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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