CVE-2018-21161: Critical severity netgear d7800 vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Netgear D7800 Firmware<1.0.1.34
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.46
Netgear R7800
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.3.16
Netgear R9000

Event History

Apr 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21161?

CVE-2018-21161 is categorized as a security misconfiguration vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-21161?

To fix CVE-2018-21161, update your NETGEAR D7800, R7800, or R9000 device firmware to the latest versions specified: D7800 to at least 1.0.1.34, R7800 to at least 1.0.2.46, and R9000 to at least 1.0.3.16.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are impacted by CVE-2018-21161?

The NETGEAR D7800, R7800, and R9000 devices are impacted if running firmware versions older than the specified updates.

4

What can happen if CVE-2018-21161 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-21161 could allow unauthorized access due to incorrect security settings, potentially compromising device security.

5

Is CVE-2018-21161 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2018-21161 is noted as a specific vulnerability related to NETGEAR devices but can reflect broader concerns regarding misconfiguration in network devices.

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