CVE-2017-18724: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 24, 2020
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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.
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·01:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR vulnerability is CVE-2017-18724.
2
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
The NETGEAR devices affected by this vulnerability are D6200, R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18724?
The severity of CVE-2017-18724 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
4
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing a stack-based buffer overflow attack.
5
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.