Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and WiFi Systems
CVE-2021-45516

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6400 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45516?

Certain NETGEAR devices are susceptible to a denial of service that can disrupt normal operations and affect connectivity to the devices. This vulnerability impacts several models, specifically those running outdated firmware versions. Users of affected NETGEAR routers and WiFi systems should ensure they update to the latest firmware to mitigate exposure to potential service disruptions.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064060/Security-Advisory-for-De...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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