CVE-2017-6862
NETGEAR Multiple Devices Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
42.7%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
98.6%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-06-08
Added
Summary
Multiple NETGEAR devices contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass and remote code execution.
Affected software
Vendor: NETGEAR · Product: Multiple Devices
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-119
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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