CVE-2017-18742 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A CSRF vulnerability has been identified in certain NETGEAR devices, affecting multiple models.

Understanding CVE-2017-18742

What is CVE-2017-18742?

Certain NETGEAR devices are impacted by a CSRF vulnerability, including models like JR6150, R6050, R6250, R6300v2, R6700, R6900, R7300DST, R7900, R8000, and R8500.

The Impact of CVE-2017-18742

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-18742

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability affects specific NETGEAR devices, potentially allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

JR6150 (version earlier than 1.0.1.10)
R6050 (version earlier than 1.0.1.10)
R6250 (version earlier than 1.0.4.12)
R6300v2 (version earlier than 1.0.4.8)
R6700 (version earlier than 1.0.1.16)
R6900 (version earlier than 1.0.1.16)
R7300DST (version earlier than 1.0.0.54)
R7900 (version earlier than 1.0.1.12)
R8000 (version earlier than 1.0.3.32)
R8500 (version earlier than 1.0.2.74)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity and no privileges required.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict access to vulnerable devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches.
Implement strong network security measures.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by NETGEAR to address the CSRF vulnerability.