CVE-2017-18732: High severity netgear r6300 firmware vulnerability
Published Apr 23, 2020
·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
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.