CVE-2018-21139
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects D1500 before 1.0.0.27, D500 before 1.0.0.27, D6100 before 1.0.0.58, D6200 before 1.1.00.30, D6220 before 1.0.0.46, D6400 before 1.0.0.82, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.51, D7800 before 1.0.1.42, D8500 before 1.0.3.42, DC112A before 1.0.0.40, DGN2200Bv4 before 1.0.0.102, DGN2200v4 before 1.0.0.102, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.54, JR6150 before 1.0.1.18, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.54, PR2000 before 1.0.0.24, R6020 before 1.0.0.34, R6050 before 1.0.1.18, R6080 before 1.0.0.34, R6100 before 1.0.1.22, R6120 before 1.0.0.42, R6220 before 1.1.0.68, R6250 before 1.0.4.30, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.32, R6400 before 1.0.1.44, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.60, R6700 before 1.0.1.48, R6700v2 before 1.2.0.24, R6800 before 1.2.0.24, R6900 before 1.0.1.48, R6900P before 1.3.1.44, R6900v2 before 1.2.0.24, R7000 before 1.0.9.34, R7000P before 1.3.1.44, R7100LG before 1.0.0.48, R7300 before 1.0.0.68, R7500 before 1.0.0.124, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.38, R7900 before 1.0.2.16, R7900P before 1.4.1.24, R8000 before 1.0.4.18, R8000P before 1.4.1.24, R8300 before 1.0.2.122, R8500 before 1.0.2.122, WN3000RP before 1.0.0.68, WN3000RPv2 before 1.0.0.68, WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.18, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.102, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.54, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.104, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.56, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.56, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.54, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.54, WNR2050 before 1.1.0.54, and WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.54.
AI Insight
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NETGEAR devices running outdated firmware are susceptible to sensitive information disclosure, allowing attackers to access private data.
Vulnerability
NETGEAR devices running firmware versions before the specified fixes contain a vulnerability that could disclose sensitive information. This affects a wide range of routers, wireless extenders, and smart cradles as listed in the advisory [1].
Exploitation
The advisory does not provide specific exploitation steps. It is likely that an attacker with access to the device's network could exploit this flaw without authentication [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive information, potentially including device credentials or network configuration details [1].
Mitigation
NETGEAR has released firmware updates for all affected models. Users should upgrade to the latest version specified for their device (e.g., D1500 to 1.0.0.27, D500 to 1.0.0.27, etc.) as indicated in the advisory [1].
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Affected products
4- NETGEAR/NETGEAR devicesdescription
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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