CVE-2017-18714
Description
NETGEAR WNDR4500v3 devices before 1.0.0.48 are affected by denial of service.
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A denial-of-service vulnerability in NETGEAR WNDR4500v3 devices before firmware 1.0.0.48 allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to disrupt device operation.
Vulnerability
A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WNDR4500v3 devices running firmware versions prior to 1.0.0.48 [1]. The exact nature of the flaw is not detailed in the advisory, but it resides in the device firmware and can be triggered remotely by an attacker on the same local network segment.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access can exploit this vulnerability without any user interaction [1]. The advisory does not provide a specific attack sequence, but the CVSS vector (AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms that no privileges or user involvement are required, and the attack complexity is low.
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to a denial of service, rendering the device unavailable. The CVSS score indicates high availability impact (A:H) with no impact on confidentiality or integrity [1].
Mitigation
NETGEAR has released firmware version 1.0.0.48 to address this vulnerability [1]. Users are strongly recommended to download and install the latest firmware from NETGEAR Support. No workaround is mentioned in the advisory.
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Affected products
2- NETGEAR/WNDR4500v3description
- Range: <1.0.0.48
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- kb.netgear.com/000053134/Security-Advisory-for-Denial-of-Service-on-WNDR4500v3-PSV-2016-0077mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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