CVE-2018-21217
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/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 | D6000 Firmware | < 1.0.0.67 |
| Netgear | D3600 Firmware | < 1.0.0.67 |
| Netgear | D6100 Firmware | < 1.0.0.56 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21217?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, and R6100 before 1.0.1.20.
How severe is CVE-2018-21217?
CVE-2018-21217 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21217?
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-2018-21217?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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