CVE-2017-6862
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2017-6862 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | netgear |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2017-05-26 20:29:00 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-21 19:05:31 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.431130000 probability, percentile 0.975070000 (date 2026-04-22)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2022-06-08; due 2022-06-22; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-120 | Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution | CWE-120 CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 2.0 | [email protected] | Primary | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v2.0 Breakdown
Access Vector
NetworkAccess Complexity
LowAuthentication
NoneConfidentiality
PartialIntegrity
PartialAvailability
PartialAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Product | Multiple Devices |
| Name | NETGEAR Multiple Devices Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Notes | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6862 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Netgear | Wnr2000 | v5 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Netgear | Wnr2000 Firmware | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Na | NETGEAR All Versions Prior To WNR2000v3 1.1.2.14 WNR2000v4 1.0.0.66 WNR2000v5 1.0.0.42 | affected NETGEAR All versions prior to WNR2000v3 1.1.2.14, WNR2000v4 1.0.0.66, WNR2000v5 1.0.0.42 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.on-x.com/sites/default/files/on-x_-_security_advisory_-_netgear_wnr200... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.on-x.com | Broken Link |
| Security Advisory for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution on Some Routers, PSV-2016-0261 | Answer | NETGEAR Support | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | kb.netgear.com | Vendor Advisory |
| Multiple NETGEAR Routers CVE-2017-6862 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securityfocus.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2022-06-08T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2017-6862 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.