What is the severity of CVE-2017-18699?

The severity of CVE-2017-18699 is classified as high due to the exploits possible through a stack-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18699?

To fix CVE-2017-18699, update NETGEAR R7800 devices to firmware version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 devices to version 1.0.2.52 or later.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18699?

CVE-2017-18699 affects NETGEAR R7800 devices before firmware version 1.0.2.40 and R9000 devices before version 1.0.2.52.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18699?

CVE-2017-18699 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Who can exploit CVE-2017-18699?

CVE-2017-18699 can be exploited by an authenticated user on the affected NETGEAR devices.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18699

medium

6.8

CWE

787 119

24/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18699: 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

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000053203/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2595

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18699?
The severity of CVE-2017-18699 is classified as high due to the exploits possible through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18699?
To fix CVE-2017-18699, update NETGEAR R7800 devices to firmware version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 devices to version 1.0.2.52 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 affects NETGEAR R7800 devices before firmware version 1.0.2.40 and R9000 devices before version 1.0.2.52.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 can be exploited by an authenticated user on the affected NETGEAR devices.

agent/type
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/severity
agent/references
agent/last-modified-date
agent/weakness
agent/author
agent/first-publish-date
agent/description
agent/event
agent/source
agent/tags
agent/softwarecombine
collector/nvd-index
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
vendor/netgear
canonical/netgear r7800 firmware
canonical/netgear r9000 firmware

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18699?
The severity of CVE-2017-18699 is classified as high due to the exploits possible through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18699?
To fix CVE-2017-18699, update NETGEAR R7800 devices to firmware version 1.0.2.40 or later and R9000 devices to version 1.0.2.52 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 affects NETGEAR R7800 devices before firmware version 1.0.2.40 and R9000 devices before version 1.0.2.52.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-18699?
CVE-2017-18699 can be exploited by an authenticated user on the affected NETGEAR devices.