CVE-2020-11792: High severity Netgear R8900 Firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices before 2020-01-20 are affected by Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate private key disclosure.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Netgear R8900 Firmware
Netgear R8900
Netgear R9000 Firmware
Netgear R9000
Netgear Rax120 Firmware
Netgear RAX120
Netgear Xr700 Firmware
Netgear XR700

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11792?

The severity of CVE-2020-11792 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

How are NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices affected by CVE-2020-11792?

NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices are affected by CVE-2020-11792 as it leads to Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate private key disclosure.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-11792?

NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices are affected by CVE-2020-11792.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-11792 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-11792 vulnerability, ensure that you have updated your NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, or XR700 device firmware to the latest version released on or after January 20, 2020.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11792?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-11792 in the Netgear Security Advisory for Signed TLS Certificate Private Key Disclosure on Some Routers (PSV-2020-0105) at the following link: [https://kb.netgear.com/000061582/Security-Advisory-for-Signed-TLS-Certificate-Private-Key-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0105]

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