CVE-2017-18709: High severity netgear r8300 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.94 and R8500 before 1.0.2.94.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Netgear R8300 Firmware<1.0.2.94
Netgear R8300
Netgear R8500 Firmware<1.0.2.94
Netgear R8500

Event History

Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18709?

CVE-2017-18709 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices due to incorrect configuration of security settings.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18709?

CVE-2017-18709 affects NETGEAR R8300 before firmware version 1.0.2.94 and NETGEAR R8500 before firmware version 1.0.2.94.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18709?

The severity of CVE-2017-18709 is High, with a severity score of 7.8.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-18709?

To fix CVE-2017-18709, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 1.0.2.94 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18709?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18709 on the NETGEAR Security Advisory page at https://kb.netgear.com/000053156/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0326.

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