CVE-2017-18724: 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 the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR vulnerability is CVE-2017-18724.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
The NETGEAR devices affected by this vulnerability are D6200, R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18724?
The severity of CVE-2017-18724 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing a stack-based buffer overflow attack.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, you need to update your NETGEAR device to the latest firmware version specified in the security advisory.
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