CVE-2017-18801 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Command injection vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR devices.

Understanding CVE-2017-18801

Command injection vulnerability impacting various NETGEAR router models.

What is CVE-2017-18801?

Command injection vulnerability observed in NETGEAR devices like R6220, R6700v2, R6800, WNDR3700v5, and D7000.

The Impact of CVE-2017-18801

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 6.7 (Medium Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
High impact on Availability, Confidentiality, and Integrity
High privileges required with no user interaction

Technical Details of CVE-2017-18801

Command injection vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Presence of command injection in NETGEAR devices

Affected Systems and Versions

R6220 versions prior to 1.1.0.50
R6700v2 versions prior to 1.1.0.38
R6800 versions prior to 1.1.0.38
WNDR3700v5 versions prior to 1.1.0.48
D7000 versions prior to 1.0.1.50

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-18801

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the recommended firmware versions
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by NETGEAR to address the command injection vulnerability