CVE-2017-18842 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-18842 impacting NETGEAR devices like R7300, R8500, DGN2200v1, and D2200D/D2200DW-1FRNAS. Find mitigation steps and how to prevent CSRF attacks.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability impacting specific NETGEAR devices.
Understanding CVE-2017-18842
What is CVE-2017-18842?
CSRF vulnerability affects NETGEAR devices like R7300, R8500, DGN2200v1, and D2200D/D2200DW-1FRNAS.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18842
CSRF vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High Severity) and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18842
Vulnerability Description
CSRF vulnerability in NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- R7300 (versions prior to 1.0.0.54)
- R8500 (versions prior to 1.0.2.94)
- DGN2200v1 (versions prior to 1.0.0.55)
- D2200D/D2200DW-1FRNAS (versions prior to 1.0.0.32)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware
- Implement strong, unique passwords
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by NETGEAR to address the CSRF vulnerability.