CVE-2021-29066: Critical severity netgear rbk852 vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852
Netgear Rbk853 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK853
Netgear Rbk854 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK854
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850

Event History

Mar 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29066?

CVE-2021-29066 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the authentication bypass it allows on certain NETGEAR devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29066?

To fix CVE-2021-29066, update your NETGEAR devices to firmware version 3.2.17.12 or later.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-29066?

CVE-2021-29066 affects NETGEAR RBK852, RBK853, RBK854, RBR850, and RBS850 devices running firmware versions prior to 3.2.17.12.

4

What happens if I don't address CVE-2021-29066?

Failing to address CVE-2021-29066 may allow unauthorized access to your network due to the authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

Is my NETGEAR device vulnerable to CVE-2021-29066?

Your NETGEAR device is vulnerable to CVE-2021-29066 if it is one of the specified models and is running firmware versions before 3.2.17.12.

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