CVE-2017-18790: Infoleak

Published Apr 21, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R6700 before 1.0.1.26, R7000 before 1.0.9.10, R7100LG before 1.0.0.32, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Netgear R6700 firmware<1.0.1.26
Netgear R6700
Netgear R7000 Firmware<1.0.9.10
Netgear R7000
Netgear R7100lg Firmware<1.0.0.32
Netgear R7100LG
Netgear R7900 Firmware<1.0.1.18
Netgear R7900
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.3.54
Netgear R8000
Netgear R8500 Firmware<1.0.2.100
Netgear R8500

Event History

Apr 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18790?

R6700 before 1.0.1.26, R7000 before 1.0.9.10, R7100LG before 1.0.0.32, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100.

2

What is the severity score of CVE-2017-18790?

The severity score of CVE-2017-18790 is 6.2 (medium).

3

How can I fix CVE-2017-18790?

To fix CVE-2017-18790, update your NETGEAR device firmware to version 1.0.1.26 for R6700, 1.0.9.10 for R7000, 1.0.0.32 for R7100LG, 1.0.1.18 for R7900, 1.0.3.54 for R8000, and 1.0.2.100 for R8500.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-18790?

The CWE ID for CVE-2017-18790 is 200.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18790?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18790 in the Netgear security advisory at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000049372/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0317

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