CVE-2017-18720: High severity netgear d6200b firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18720?

CVE-2017-18720 is a vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass on certain NETGEAR devices.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18720?

CVE-2017-18720 affects the D6200, R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2 devices.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18720?

CVE-2017-18720 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-18720?

To fix CVE-2017-18720, you need to upgrade the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions 1.1.00.24 or higher for D6200, and 1.1.0.42 or higher for R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18720?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18720 in the Netgear security advisory located at https://kb.netgear.com/000052277/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Routers-PSV-2017-2148

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