CVE-2017-18779: Buffer Overflow
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.24, D7000 before 1.0.1.52, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.44, JR6150 before 1.0.1.12, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.44, PR2000 before 1.0.0.20, R6020 before 1.0.0.26, R6050 before 1.0.1.12, R6080 before 1.0.0.26, R6120 before 1.0.0.36, R6220 before 1.1.0.60, R6700v2 before 1.2.0.12, R6800 before 1.2.0.12, R6900v2 before 1.2.0.12, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.50, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.44, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.44, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.44.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18779?
D6200 before 1.1.00.24, D7000 before 1.0.1.52, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.44, JR6150 before 1.0.1.12, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.44, PR2000 before 1.0.0.20, R6020 before 1.0.0.26, R6050 before 1.0.1.12, R6080 before 1.0.0.26, R6120 before 1.0.0.36, R6220 before 1.1.0.60, R6700 before 1.2.0.12, R6800 before 1.2.0.12, R6900 before 1.2.0.12, Wndr3700 before 1.1.0.50, Wnr1000 before 1.1.0.44, Wnr2020 before 1.1.0.44, Wnr2050 before 1.1.0.44.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18779?
The severity of CVE-2017-18779 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How do I fix the buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2017-18779) on my NETGEAR router?
To fix the buffer overflow vulnerability on affected NETGEAR routers, update the firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18779?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-18779 on the NETGEAR Security Advisory page: https://kb.netgear.com/000049541/Security-Advisory-for-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2956.
What are the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) IDs associated with CVE-2017-18779?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) IDs associated with CVE-2017-18779 are CWE-119 and CWE-120.