CVE-2021-45499
First published: Sun Dec 26 2021(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX80 before 1.0.3.106.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear R6900p Firmware | <1.3.3.140 | |
| Netgear R6900P | ||
| Netgear R7000p Firmware | <1.3.3.140 | |
| Netgear R7000P | ||
| Netgear R7900p Firmware | <1.4.2.84 | |
| Netgear R7900p | ||
| Netgear R7960p Firmware | <1.4.2.84 | |
| Netgear R7960p | ||
| Netgear R8000p Firmware | <1.4.2.84 | |
| Netgear R8000p | ||
| Netgear Rax75 Firmware | <1.0.3.106 | |
| Netgear Rax75 | ||
| Netgear Rax80 Firmware | <1.0.3.106 | |
| Netgear Rax80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass?
R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX80 before 1.0.3.106.
What is the severity level of the vulnerability CVE-2021-45499?
The severity level of CVE-2021-45499 is high (8.8).
How can I fix the authentication bypass vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?
To fix the authentication bypass vulnerability, upgrade your NETGEAR device firmware to version 1.3.3.140 or higher for R6900P and R7000P, version 1.4.2.84 or higher for R7900P, R7960P, and R8000P, and version 1.0.3.106 or higher for RAX75 and RAX80.
Where can I find more information about the authentication bypass vulnerability in NETGEAR devices?
You can find more information about the authentication bypass vulnerability in NETGEAR devices in the security advisory [link].
Is my Netgear R6900P device vulnerable to the authentication bypass vulnerability?
Netgear R6900P devices with firmware version 1.3.3.140 and below are vulnerable to the authentication bypass vulnerability.
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