CVE-2017-6862

Known Exploited

Description

NETGEAR WNR2000v3 devices before 1.1.2.14, WNR2000v4 devices before 1.0.0.66, and WNR2000v5 devices before 1.0.0.42 allow authentication bypass and remote code execution via a buffer overflow that uses a parameter in the administration webapp. The NETGEAR ID is PSV-2016-0261.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 57.08% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory netgear.com
Affected: n/a NETGEAR All versions prior to WNR2000v3 1.1.2.14, WNR2000v4 1.0.0.66, WNR2000v5 1.0.0.42
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.netgear.com/000038542/Security-Advisory-for-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2016-0261 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98740 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://www.on-x.com/sites/default/files/on-x_-_security_advisory_-_netgear_wnr2000v5_-_cve-2017-6862.pdf broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6862?
CVE-2017-6862 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6862?
To fix CVE-2017-6862, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6862 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-6862 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~57% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6862?
CVE-2017-6862 affects n/a NETGEAR All versions prior to WNR2000v3 1.1.2.14, WNR2000v4 1.0.0.66, WNR2000v5 1.0.0.42.
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