What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-18799.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects certain models including R6200v2, R6250, R6300v2, R6700, R7000, R7000P, R6900P, R7100LG, R7900, R8000, R8500, and D8500.

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-18799?

The severity level of CVE-2017-18799 is high.

How can I fix the security misconfiguration vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?

To fix the vulnerability, you should update your device firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the NETGEAR Knowledge Base article at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000049357/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-D8500-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0528

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18799

high

7.5

CWE

21/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18799: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6200v2 before 1.0.3.14, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, R6700 before 1.1.1.20, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7000P/R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7100LG before 1.0.0.30, R7900 before 1.0.1.14, R8000 before 1.0.3.22, R8500 before 1.0.2.74, and D8500 before 1.0.3.28.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear R6200 Firmware	<1.0.3.14
Netgear R6200	=v2
netgear R6250 Firmware	<1.0.4.8
NETGEAR R6250
Netgear R6300 Firmware	<1.0.4.8
Netgear R6300	=v2
Netgear R6700 Firmware	<1.1.1.20
NETGEAR R6700
Netgear R7000 Firmware	<1.0.7.10
NETGEAR R7000
Netgear R7000p Firmware	<1.0.0.56
Netgear R7000P
Netgear R6900p Firmware	<1.0.0.56
Netgear R6900P
Netgear R7100lg Firmware	<1.0.0.30
Netgear R7100LG
Netgear R7900 Firmware	<1.0.1.14
Netgear R7900
Netgear R8000 Firmware	<1.0.3.22
NETGEAR R8000
Netgear R8500 Firmware	<1.0.2.74
NETGEAR R8500
Netgear D8500 Firmware	<1.0.3.28
Netgear D8500

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000049357/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-D8500-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0528

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-18799.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects certain models including R6200v2, R6250, R6300v2, R6700, R7000, R7000P, R6900P, R7100LG, R7900, R8000, R8500, and D8500.
What is the severity level of CVE-2017-18799?
The severity level of CVE-2017-18799 is high.
How can I fix the security misconfiguration vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?
To fix the vulnerability, you should update your device firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the NETGEAR Knowledge Base article at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000049357/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-D8500-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0528