CVE-2017-18732: High severity netgear r6300 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, PLW1000v2 before 1.0.0.14, and PLW1010v2 before 1.0.0.14.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Netgear R6300 Firmware<1.0.4.8
Netgear R6300=v2
Netgear Plw1000 Firmware<1.0.0.14
Netgear PLW1000=v2
Netgear Plw1010 Firmware<1.0.0.14
Netgear PLW1010=v2

Event History

Apr 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18732?

CVE-2017-18732 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, including R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, PLW1000v2 before 1.0.0.14, and PLW1010v2 before 1.0.0.14.

2

How does CVE-2017-18732 affect NETGEAR devices?

CVE-2017-18732 allows an attacker to bypass authentication on affected NETGEAR devices.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18732?

CVE-2017-18732 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18732?

CVE-2017-18732 affects R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, PLW1000v2 before 1.0.0.14, and PLW1010v2 before 1.0.0.14.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18732?

To fix CVE-2017-18732, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

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