Exploited
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6077: NETGEAR DGN2200 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Feb 22 2017(Updated: )

ping.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the ping_IPAddr field of an HTTP POST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR DGN2200 series firmware
NETGEAR DGN2200B firmware<=10.0.0.50
NETGEAR DGN2200M
All of
NETGEAR DGN2200B firmware<=10.0.0.50
NETGEAR DGN2200M
All of
<=10.0.0.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6077?

    CVE-2017-6077 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6077?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-6077, users should upgrade their NETGEAR DGN2200 firmware to the latest version beyond 10.0.0.50.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-6077?

    CVE-2017-6077 affects NETGEAR DGN2200 devices running firmware versions up to 10.0.0.50.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6077?

    CVE-2017-6077 is a command injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

  • What devices are impacted by CVE-2017-6077?

    The impacted devices include NETGEAR Wireless Router DGN2200 models, particularly those with firmware versions up to 10.0.0.50.

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