CVE-2017-18798 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-18798 affecting NETGEAR devices like R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
NETGEAR devices, including R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500, are impacted by a security misconfiguration vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2017-18798
Certain NETGEAR devices have security settings misconfigured, affecting specific models.
What is CVE-2017-18798?
The security settings of NETGEAR devices, such as R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500, have been impacted due to incorrect configurations.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18798
- CVSS Score: 8.4 (High Severity)
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Availability Impact: High
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: None
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18798
NETGEAR devices are affected by a security misconfiguration vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue affects R6700v2 devices before version 1.1.0.38, R6800 devices before version 1.1.0.38, D7000 devices before version 1.0.1.50, and D1500 devices before version 1.0.0.25.
Affected Systems and Versions
- R6700v2 devices before version 1.1.0.38
- R6800 devices before version 1.1.0.38
- D7000 devices before version 1.0.1.50
- D1500 devices before version 1.0.0.25
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited locally with no user interaction required.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-18798 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the recommended versions.
- Implement strong network security measures.
- Monitor for any suspicious activities on the network.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches.
- Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by NETGEAR to fix the security misconfiguration vulnerability.