CVE-2017-18731: High severity netgear r6100 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R7500 before 1.0.0.112, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.36, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.58.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Netgear R6100 Firmware<1.0.1.16
Netgear R6100
Netgear R7500 Firmware<1.0.0.112
Netgear R7500
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.36
Netgear R7800
Netgear Wnr2500 Firmware<1.0.0.58
Netgear WNR2500=v5
Netgear R7500 Firmware<1.0.3.20
Netgear R7500=v2

Event History

Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:48 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18731?

R6100 (before 1.0.1.16), R7500 (before 1.0.0.112), R7500v2 (before 1.0.3.20), R7800 (before 1.0.2.36), and WNR2000v5 (before 1.0.0.58) are affected.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-18731?

The severity rating of CVE-2017-18731 is 8.8 (high).

3

How can I check if my NETGEAR device is vulnerable to CVE-2017-18731?

You can check the firmware version of your device and compare it to the affected versions mentioned above.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-18731?

Update your NETGEAR device to a firmware version that is not vulnerable.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18731?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18731 in the [NETGEAR Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000051524/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2016-0096).

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