CVE-2017-18727: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
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·01:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-18727.
2
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability 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.
3
Is authentication required to exploit this vulnerability?
No, this vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
4
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18727?
The severity of CVE-2017-18727 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
5
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, you should update your NETGEAR device firmware to version 1.1.00.24 for D6200, 1.1.0.42 for R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.