CVE-2017-18743: High severity netgear r6300 firmware vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, R6400 before 1.0.1.20, R6700 before 1.0.1.20, R6900 before 1.0.1.20, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7100LG before V1.0.0.32, R7300DST before 1.0.0.52, R7900 before 1.0.1.16, R8000 before 1.0.3.36, R8300 before 1.0.2.94, R8500 before 1.0.2.94, WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.12, and WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.40.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18743?
CVE-2017-18743 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows for authentication bypass.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18743?
CVE-2017-18743 affects the following NETGEAR devices: R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, R6400 before 1.0.1.20, R6700 before 1.0.1.20, R6900 before 1.0.1.20, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7100LG before V1.0.0.32, R7300DST before 1.0.0.52, R7900 before 1.0.1.16, R8000 before 1.0.3.36, R8300 before 1.0.2.94, and R8500 before 1.0.2.94.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18743?
CVE-2017-18743 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2017-18743?
To fix CVE-2017-18743, you should update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest available version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18743?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-18743 in the Netgear Security Advisory for Authentication Bypass on Some Routers (PSV-2017-0330) at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000051512/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0330