What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2017-18728.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability?

The NETGEAR devices affected by this stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability are 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.

How severe is the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?

The severity of the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can I fix the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions higher than 1.1.00.24 for D6200, 1.1.0.42 for R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.

Where can I find more information about the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability in the Netgear security advisory at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000051527/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Routers-PSV-2017-2136

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18728

high

8.8

CWE

787 119

24/4/2020

30/4/2020

CVE-2017-18728: 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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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000051527/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Routers-PSV-2017-2136

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2017-18728.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability?
The NETGEAR devices affected by this stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability are 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.
How severe is the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?
The severity of the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions higher than 1.1.00.24 for D6200, 1.1.0.42 for R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.
Where can I find more information about the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the CVE-2017-18728 vulnerability in the Netgear security advisory at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000051527/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Routers-PSV-2017-2136

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