What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue?

The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue is CVE-2017-18740.

Which devices are affected by this security misconfiguration issue?

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by this security misconfiguration issue, including D3600, D6000, D6100, D7800, R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, and R9000.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-18740?

The severity rating of CVE-2017-18740 is medium (6.3).

How can I fix the security misconfiguration issue on my affected NETGEAR device?

To fix the security misconfiguration issue on your affected NETGEAR device, ensure that you have installed the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

Where can I find more information about this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue?

You can find more information about this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue on the NETGEAR knowledge base at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000051515/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-0615.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18740

medium

6.3

23/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18740

First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.61, D6000 before 1.0.0.61, D6100 before 1.0.0.55, D7800 before 1.0.1.28, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R7500 before 1.0.0.112, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.36, R9000 before 1.0.2.40, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.88, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.90, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.58.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear D3600 Firmware	<1.0.0.61
NETGEAR D3600
Netgear D6000 Firmware	<1.0.0.61
Netgear D6000
Netgear D6100 Firmware	<1.0.0.55
NETGEAR D6100
Netgear D7800 Firmware	<1.0.1.28
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7500 Firmware	<1.0.0.112
Netgear R7500
Netgear R7500 Firmware	<1.0.3.20
Netgear R7500	=v2
NETGEAR R7800 firmware	<1.0.2.36
NETGEAR R7800
Netgear R9000 Firmware	<1.0.2.40
NETGEAR R9000
Netgear Wndr3700 Firmware	<1.0.2.88
Netgear WNDR3700	=v4
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware	<1.0.2.90
Netgear Wndr4300
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware	<1.0.0.48
Netgear Wndr4300	=v2
Netgear Wndr4500 Firmware	<1.0.0.48
Netgear WNDR4500	=v3
Netgear Wnr2000 Firmware	<1.0.0.58
Netgear WNR2000	=v5
Netgear R6100 Firmware	<1.0.1.16
Netgear R6100

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000051515/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-0615

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue?
The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue is CVE-2017-18740.
Which devices are affected by this security misconfiguration issue?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by this security misconfiguration issue, including D3600, D6000, D6100, D7800, R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, and R9000.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-18740?
The severity rating of CVE-2017-18740 is medium (6.3).
How can I fix the security misconfiguration issue on my affected NETGEAR device?
To fix the security misconfiguration issue on your affected NETGEAR device, ensure that you have installed the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.
Where can I find more information about this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue?
You can find more information about this NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue on the NETGEAR knowledge base at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000051515/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-0615.