CVE-2021-45679: High severity netgear r6900p firmware vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by privilege escalation. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and RS400 before 1.5.1.80.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45679?
CVE-2021-45679 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, including R6900P, R7000, R7000P, and RS400.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45679?
The severity of CVE-2021-45679 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.2.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-45679?
The devices affected by CVE-2021-45679 are R6900P, R7000, R7000P, and RS400.
What is the recommended firmware version to fix CVE-2021-45679?
To fix CVE-2021-45679, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to versions 1.3.3.140 for R6900P, 1.0.11.126 for R7000, 1.3.3.140 for R7000P, and 1.5.1.80 for RS400.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45679?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-45679 in the NETGEAR security advisory at https://kb.netgear.com/000064528/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0043.