What is the severity of CVE-2017-18697?

CVE-2017-18697 has a high severity due to its potential for exploitation via a stack-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18697?

To fix CVE-2017-18697, users should update their NETGEAR R7800 firmware to version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 firmware to version 1.0.2.52 or later.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18697?

CVE-2017-18697 affects the NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 devices running outdated firmware.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18697?

CVE-2017-18697 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-18697?

While specific exploit details are not provided, the vulnerability's nature implies a risk of potential exploitation by attackers with authenticated access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18697

medium

6.8

CWE

787 119

24/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18697: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 24 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R7800 before 1.0.2.40 and R9000 before 1.0.2.52.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NETGEAR R7800 firmware	<1.0.2.40
NETGEAR R7800 firmware
NETGEAR R9000 firmware	<1.0.2.52
NETGEAR R9000 firmware

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000053205/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2628

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 has a high severity due to its potential for exploitation via a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18697?
To fix CVE-2017-18697, users should update their NETGEAR R7800 firmware to version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 firmware to version 1.0.2.52 or later.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 affects the NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 devices running outdated firmware.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-18697?
While specific exploit details are not provided, the vulnerability's nature implies a risk of potential exploitation by attackers with authenticated access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 has a high severity due to its potential for exploitation via a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18697?
To fix CVE-2017-18697, users should update their NETGEAR R7800 firmware to version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 firmware to version 1.0.2.52 or later.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 affects the NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 devices running outdated firmware.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18697?
CVE-2017-18697 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-18697?
While specific exploit details are not provided, the vulnerability's nature implies a risk of potential exploitation by attackers with authenticated access.