Associated CVE IDS: None.
NETGEAR has released fixes for a CSRF and authentication bypass security vulnerability on the following product models:
- R7300DST running firmware versions prior to 1.0.0.54
- R8300 running firmware versions prior to 1.0.2.100_1.0.82
- R8500 running firmware versions prior to 1.0.2.100_1.0.82
- WNDR3400v3 running firmware versions prior to 1.0.1.14
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.
To download the latest firmware for your NETGEAR product:
- Visit NETGEAR Support.
- Start typing your model number in the search box, then select your model from the drop-down menu as soon as it appears.
If you do not see a drop-down menu, make sure that you entered your model number correctly, or select a product category to browse for your product model.
- Click Downloads.
- Under Current Versions, select the download whose title begins with Firmware Version.
- Click Download.
- Follow the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page to install the new firmware.
Disclaimer
The cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and authentication bypass vulnerability remains if you do not complete all recommended steps. NETGEAR is not responsible for any consequences that could have been avoided by following the recommendations in this advisory.
Acknowledgements
Martin Rakhmanov of Trustwave
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
CVSSv3 Rating: High
CVSSv3 Score: 8.4
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Contact
We appreciate and value having security concerns brought to our attention. NETGEAR constantly monitors for both known and unknown threats. Being pro-active rather than re-active to emerging security issues is fundamental for product support at NETGEAR.
It is NETGEAR's mission to be the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet. To achieve this mission, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of those that use NETGEAR products for their connectivity.
To report a security vulnerability, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/security/.
If you are a NETGEAR customer with a security-related support concern, you can contact NETGEAR customer support at techsupport.security@netgear.com.
Revision History
2017-08-18: Published advisory
2017-09-25: Updated to match current security advisory template and added new CVSS information
2017-10-25: Added WNDR3400v3 to the list of affected models
Last Updated:10/25/2017
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Article ID: 000045849