CVE-2017-18761: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 22, 2020
·Updated
NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.2 are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.2
Netgear R8000
Event History
Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18761.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-18761?
The severity of CVE-2017-18761 is medium, with a severity value of 6.8.
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Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18761?
NETGEAR R8000 devices before 1.0.4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-18761.
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How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2017-18761?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2017-18761 by performing a stack-based buffer overflow.
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How can I fix CVE-2017-18761?
To fix CVE-2017-18761, you should update your NETGEAR R8000 firmware to version 1.0.4.2 or later.