CVE-2021-38539: High severity Netgear D8500 Firmware vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by privilege escalation. This affects D8500 before 1.0.3.44, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.66, R6700 before 1.0.2.6, R6700v3 before 1.0.2.66, R6900 before 1.0.2.4, R6900P before 1.3.2.126, R7000 before 1.0.9.42, R7000P before 1.3.2.126, R7100LG before 1.0.0.50, R7300DST before 1.0.0.70, R7900 before 1.0.3.10, R8300 before 1.0.2.130, and R8500 before 1.0.2.130.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539)?
The affected NETGEAR devices include D8500 before 1.0.3.44, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.66, R6700 before 1.0.2.6, R6700v3 before 1.0.2.66, R6900 before 1.0.2.4, R6900P before 1.3.2.126, R7000 before 1.0.9.42, R7000P before 1.3.2.126, R7100LG before 1.0.0.50, and R7300DST before 1.0.0.70.
What is the severity of the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539)?
The severity of the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539) is 8.8 (high).
How can I check if my NETGEAR device is vulnerable to CVE-2021-38539?
You can check if your NETGEAR device is vulnerable to CVE-2021-38539 by referring to the list of affected devices provided in the security advisory.
Is there a patch available to fix the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539)?
Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to address the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539).
Where can I find more information about the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539)?
You can find more information about the privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2021-38539) in the security advisory provided by NETGEAR.