Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18757

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.30, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R7500 before 1.0.0.116, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.36, R9000 before 1.0.2.40, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.90, and WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR D7800<1.0.1.30
NETGEAR D7800 Firmware
NETGEAR R6100 firmware<1.0.1.16
NETGEAR R6100 firmware
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware<1.0.0.116
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware<1.0.3.20
NETGEAR R7500v2 firmware=v2
NETGEAR R7800 firmware<1.0.2.36
NETGEAR R7800 firmware
NETGEAR R9000 firmware<1.0.2.40
NETGEAR R9000 firmware
NETGEAR WNDR4300v2 firmware<1.0.0.48
NETGEAR wndr4300v2=v2
NETGEAR WNDR4300v2 firmware<1.0.2.90
NETGEAR wndr4300v2=v1
NETGEAR WNDR4500 firmware<1.0.0.48
NETGEAR WNDR4500v3=v3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18757?

    CVE-2017-18757 is classified with a moderate severity level due to incorrect security configuration settings in certain NETGEAR devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18757?

    To fix CVE-2017-18757, update the firmware of your affected NETGEAR device to the latest version as recommended by NETGEAR.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18757?

    CVE-2017-18757 affects several NETGEAR devices including D7800, R6100, R7500, R7800, R9000, and WNDR4300 models with specific firmware versions.

  • What might happen if I don't address CVE-2017-18757 on my NETGEAR device?

    Neglecting to address CVE-2017-18757 may leave your NETGEAR device vulnerable to unauthorized access and exploitation due to its misconfigured security settings.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18757 if I cannot update my device?

    While the best solution for CVE-2017-18757 is to update the firmware, temporarily improving security settings and monitoring device access logs may provide limited protection.

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