CVE-2017-18716: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 24 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.24, R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear D6200 Firmware | <1.1.00.24 | |
| Netgear D6200 | ||
| Netgear R6700 Firmware | <1.1.0.42 | |
| NETGEAR R6700 | =v2 | |
| Netgear R6800 Firmware | <1.1.0.42 | |
| Netgear R6800 | ||
| Netgear R6900 Firmware | <1.1.0.42 | |
| Netgear R6900 | =v2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18716?
CVE-2017-18716 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform a stack-based buffer overflow on certain NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18716?
The NETGEAR devices affected by CVE-2017-18716 are D6200 before 1.1.00.24, R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18716?
The severity of CVE-2017-18716 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2017-18716?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18716 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-18716 vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?
To fix the CVE-2017-18716 vulnerability on your NETGEAR device, you should update the firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.
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