CVE-2017-18698
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.2.52.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.2.52.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6100 Firmware | < 1.0.1.20 |
| Netgear | R7800 Firmware | < 1.0.2.40 |
| Netgear | R9000 Firmware | < 1.0.2.52 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18698?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, and R9000 before 1.0.2.52.
How severe is CVE-2017-18698?
CVE-2017-18698 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18698?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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