CVE-2021-45498: Critical severity netgear r6700 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before 1.2.0.88 are affected by authentication bypass.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Netgear R6700v2 Firmware<1.2.0.88
Netgear R6700v2
Netgear R6700v2 Firmware<1.2.0.88
Netgear R6700v2

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR R6700v2 vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NETGEAR R6700v2 vulnerability is CVE-2021-45498.

2

What is the severity of the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability?

The severity of the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

Which devices are affected by the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability?

NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before 1.2.0.88 are affected by the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability.

4

How does the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability impact NETGEAR R6700v2 devices?

The CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability allows authentication bypass on NETGEAR R6700v2 devices.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-45498 vulnerability, update your NETGEAR R6700v2 device firmware to version 1.2.0.88 or higher.

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