CVE-2018-21137 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-21137, a high-severity vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices. Find out how to mitigate the hardcoded password issue and protect your systems.
A hardcoded password vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR devices.
Understanding CVE-2018-21137
What is CVE-2018-21137?
CVE-2018-21137 is a vulnerability that impacts NETGEAR devices, specifically D3600 versions prior to 1.0.0.76 and D6000 versions prior to 1.0.0.76.
The Impact of CVE-2018-21137
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts all rated as High.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-21137
Vulnerability Description
- Hardcoded password vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR devices
Affected Systems and Versions
- NETGEAR D3600 versions prior to 1.0.0.76
- NETGEAR D6000 versions prior to 1.0.0.76
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Change default passwords on affected devices
- Apply firmware updates from NETGEAR
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update device firmware
- Implement strong, unique passwords for all devices
Patching and Updates
- Refer to NETGEAR's security advisory for specific patching instructions