CVE-2017-18843: High severity netgear r6700 firmware vulnerability
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.
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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.