What is the severity of CVE-2017-18843?

CVE-2017-18843 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to administrative credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18843?

To mitigate CVE-2017-18843, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version beyond R6700v2 1.1.0.38, R6800 1.1.0.38, or D7000 1.0.1.50.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18843?

CVE-2017-18843 affects the NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, and D7000 models running specific firmware versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18843?

CVE-2017-18843 is a credential disclosure vulnerability that enables unauthorized users to access administrative functions.

Is my NETGEAR R6700v2 device vulnerable to CVE-2017-18843?

Yes, the NETGEAR R6700v2 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-18843 if it is running firmware version earlier than 1.1.0.38.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18843

high

8.4

CWE

522

20/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18843

First published: Mon Apr 20 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of administrative credentials. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear R6700 Firmware	<1.1.0.38
NETGEAR R6700v1 firmware	=v2
NETGEAR R6800 firmware	<1.1.0.38
NETGEAR R6800 firmware
NETGEAR D7000v1 firmware	<1.0.1.50
NETGEAR D7000 firmware

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000049016/Security-Advisory-for-an-Admin-Credential-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2155

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18843?
CVE-2017-18843 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to administrative credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18843?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18843, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version beyond R6700v2 1.1.0.38, R6800 1.1.0.38, or D7000 1.0.1.50.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18843?
CVE-2017-18843 affects the NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, and D7000 models running specific firmware versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18843?
CVE-2017-18843 is a credential disclosure vulnerability that enables unauthorized users to access administrative functions.
Is my NETGEAR R6700v2 device vulnerable to CVE-2017-18843?
Yes, the NETGEAR R6700v2 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-18843 if it is running firmware version earlier than 1.1.0.38.

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