CVE-2017-18758
HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18758 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% 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 R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.1.0.42 |
| Netgear | R6800 Firmware | < 1.1.0.42 |
| Netgear | R6900 Firmware | < 1.1.0.42 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18758?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42, R6800 before 1.1.0.42, and R6900v2 before 1.1.0.42.
How severe is CVE-2017-18758?
CVE-2017-18758 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18758?
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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