CVE-2017-18722: 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-2017-18722?
CVE-2017-18722 is a vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18722?
CVE-2017-18722 affects D6200 before version 1.1.00.24, R6700v2 before version 1.1.0.42, R6800 before version 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before version 1.1.0.42.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18722?
CVE-2017-18722 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How does CVE-2017-18722 impact NETGEAR devices?
CVE-2017-18722 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute malicious code through a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially compromising the affected NETGEAR devices.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18722?
To fix CVE-2017-18722, update your NETGEAR device firmware to version 1.1.00.24 (for D6200), 1.1.0.42 (for R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2), or a later version released by NETGEAR with the security patch.
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