What is CVE-2017-18798?

CVE-2017-18798 is a vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices due to incorrect configuration of security settings.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18798?

NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500 devices are affected by CVE-2017-18798.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18798?

CVE-2017-18798 has a severity rating of 6.2 (High).

How can I fix CVE-2017-18798?

To fix CVE-2017-18798, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 1.1.0.38 for R6700v2 and R6800, and version 1.0.1.50 for D7000 and D1500.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18798?

More information about CVE-2017-18798 can be found at the following link: [https://kb.netgear.com/000049358/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-and-Some-DSL-Modem-Routers-PSV-2017-2159]

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18798

high

8.4

CWE

21/4/2020

24/4/2020

CVE-2017-18798: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, D7000 before 1.0.1.50, and D1500 before 1.0.0.25.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear R6700 Firmware	<1.1.0.38
NETGEAR R6700	=v2
Netgear R6800 Firmware	<1.1.0.38
Netgear R6800
Netgear D7000 Firmware	<1.0.1.50
NETGEAR D7000
Netgear D500 Firmware	<1.0.0.25
Netgear D500
Netgear D1500 Firmware	<1.0.0.25
Netgear D1500

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000049358/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-and-Some-DSL-Modem-Routers-PSV-2017-2159

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18798?
CVE-2017-18798 is a vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices due to incorrect configuration of security settings.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18798?
NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500 devices are affected by CVE-2017-18798.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18798?
CVE-2017-18798 has a severity rating of 6.2 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2017-18798?
To fix CVE-2017-18798, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 1.1.0.38 for R6700v2 and R6800, and version 1.0.1.50 for D7000 and D1500.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18798?
More information about CVE-2017-18798 can be found at the following link: [https://kb.netgear.com/000049358/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-and-Some-DSL-Modem-Routers-PSV-2017-2159]

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