CVE-2017-18845: High severity netgear r6700 firmware vulnerability
Published Apr 20, 2020
·Updated
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of administrative credentials. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38 and R6800 before 1.1.0.38.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Netgear R6700 firmware<1.1.0.38
Netgear R6700=v2
Netgear R6800 Firmware<1.1.0.38
Netgear R6800
Event History
Apr 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18845?
CVE-2017-18845 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access to administrative credentials.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18845?
To remediate CVE-2017-18845, update your NETGEAR R6700v2 or R6800 device firmware to version 1.1.0.38 or later.
3
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18845?
CVE-2017-18845 affects NETGEAR R6700v2 and R6800 devices running firmware versions prior to 1.1.0.38.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18845?
CVE-2017-18845 is a credential disclosure vulnerability that can expose administrative login information.
5
Can I continue using affected devices with CVE-2017-18845?
It is not recommended to use affected devices with CVE-2017-18845 until the firmware has been updated to mitigate the vulnerability.