CVE-2017-18744: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects R6250 before 1.0.4.12, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.12, R6700 before 1.0.1.22, R6900 before 1.0.1.22, R7000 before 1.0.9.4, R7900 before 1.0.1.12, R8000 before 1.0.3.24, and R8500 before 1.0.2.74.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| netgear R6250 Firmware | <1.0.4.12 | |
| NETGEAR R6250 | ||
| Netgear R6300 Firmware | <1.0.4.12 | |
| Netgear R6300 | =v2 | |
| Netgear R6700 Firmware | <1.0.1.22 | |
| NETGEAR R6700 | ||
| Netgear R6900 Firmware | <1.0.1.22 | |
| Netgear R6900 | ||
| Netgear R7000 Firmware | <1.0.9.4 | |
| NETGEAR R7000 | ||
| Netgear R7900 Firmware | <1.0.1.12 | |
| Netgear R7900 | ||
| Netgear R8000 Firmware | <1.0.3.24 | |
| NETGEAR R8000 | ||
| Netgear R8500 Firmware | <1.0.2.74 | |
| NETGEAR R8500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18744?
R6250, R6300v2, R6700, R6900, R7000, R7900, R8000, and R8500 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18744?
The severity of CVE-2017-18744 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-18744?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18744 through a buffer overflow vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18744?
To fix CVE-2017-18744, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the patched versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18744?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-18744 in the Netgear Security Advisory.
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