CVE-2017-18797
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.24, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.24, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6400 Firmware | < 1.0.1.24 |
| Netgear | R7900 Firmware | < 1.0.1.18 |
| Netgear | R8000 Firmware | < 1.0.3.54 |
| Netgear | R8500 Firmware | < 1.0.2.100 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18797?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.24, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100.
How severe is CVE-2017-18797?
CVE-2017-18797 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18797?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-18797?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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