CVE-2017-18735 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-18735, a high-severity command injection vulnerability in specific NETGEAR devices. Find out affected models and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability involving command injection in specific NETGEAR devices has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to exploit affected models.
Understanding CVE-2017-18735
What is CVE-2017-18735?
Command injection vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices, including JR6150, PR2000, R6050, R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18735
The vulnerability poses a high risk, with a CVSS base score of 8.8, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18735
Vulnerability Description
- Command injection vulnerability in specific NETGEAR devices
Affected Systems and Versions
- JR6150 (version prior to 1.0.1.10)
- PR2000 (version prior to 1.0.0.18)
- R6050 (version prior to 1.0.1.10)
- R6700v2 (version prior to 1.2.0.4)
- R6800 (version prior to 1.2.0.4)
- R6900v2 (version prior to 1.2.0.4)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the specified patched versions
- Implement network segmentation to reduce attack surface
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Patching and Updates
- Refer to the vendor's security advisory for detailed patching instructions