CVE-2017-18707
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18707 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.106 and R8500 before 1.0.2.106.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.106 and R8500 before 1.0.2.106.
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 | R8300 Firmware | < 1.0.2.106 |
| Netgear | R8500 Firmware | < 1.0.2.106 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18707?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.106 and R8500 before 1.0.2.106.
How severe is CVE-2017-18707?
CVE-2017-18707 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-2017-18707?
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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