CVE-2021-45649 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2021-45649 affecting NETGEAR devices like R6400v2, R6700v3, R7000, R6900P, and R7000P. Discover its impact and how to mitigate this high-severity vulnerability.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information including models R6400v2, R6700v3, R7000, R6900P, and R7000P.
Understanding CVE-2021-45649
What is CVE-2021-45649?
CVE-2021-45649 discloses sensitive information on specific NETGEAR devices, potentially leading to security breaches.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45649
The vulnerability has a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45649
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows disclosure of sensitive information on affected NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- R6400v2 before 1.0.4.84
- R6700v3 before 1.0.4.84
- R7000 before 1.0.11.126
- R6900P before 1.3.2.126
- R7000P before 1.3.2.126
Exploitation Mechanism
The attack complexity is low, requiring high privileges and no user interaction, with a local attack vector.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update devices to the latest firmware versions
- Restrict network access to the devices
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update device firmware
- Implement strong network security measures
- Conduct security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and security updates from the official NETGEAR website.