CVE-2021-45507: Critical severity netgear cbr40 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBW30 before 2.6.2.2, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS40V before 2.6.2.8.

Affected Software

40 affected components
All of the following
Netgear Cbr40 Firmware<2.5.0.24
Netgear CBR40
All of the following
Netgear Cbr750 Firmware<4.6.3.6
Netgear CBR750
All of the following
Netgear Rbw30 Firmware<2.6.2.2
Netgear RBW30
All of the following
Netgear Rbk752 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK752
All of the following
Netgear RBR750 firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR750
All of the following
Netgear Rbs750 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS750
All of the following
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852
All of the following
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
All of the following
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850
All of the following
Netgear Rbs40v Firmware<2.6.2.8
Netgear RBS40V
Netgear Cbr40 Firmware<2.5.0.24
Netgear CBR40
Netgear Cbr750 Firmware<4.6.3.6
Netgear CBR750
Netgear Rbw30 Firmware<2.6.2.2
Netgear RBW30
Netgear Rbk752 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK752
Netgear RBR750 firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR750
Netgear Rbs750 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS750
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850
Netgear Rbs40v Firmware<2.6.2.8
Netgear RBS40V

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-45507?

Certain NETGEAR devices including CBR40, CBR750, RBW30, RBK752, RBR750, RBS750, RBK852, RBR850, and RBS850 are affected.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45507?

The severity of CVE-2021-45507 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-45507 impact the affected devices?

CVE-2021-45507 allows for authentication bypass on the affected NETGEAR devices.

4

What is the recommended solution for CVE-2021-45507?

Ensure that the affected NETGEAR devices are updated to the latest firmware versions available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45507?

More information about CVE-2021-45507 can be found in the Netgear Security Advisory.

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