CVE-2017-18857 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18857?

CVE-2017-18857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The NETGEAR Insight application before 2.42 for Android and iOS is affected by password mismanagement.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18857?

CVE-2017-18857 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18857?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Insight.

Vulnerability Description

The NETGEAR Insight application before 2.42 for Android and iOS is affected by password mismanagement.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Insight	< 2.42

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000038799/Security-Fix-for-Password-Management-in-NETGEARVendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000038799/Security-Fix-for-Password-Management-in-NETGEARVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18857?

CVE-2017-18857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The NETGEAR Insight application before 2.42 for Android and iOS is affected by password mismanagement.

How severe is CVE-2017-18857?

CVE-2017-18857 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18857?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Insight.