CVE-2021-45512 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 8.6 Published Updated

NETGEAR routers use weak cryptography, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security controls or decrypt sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-45512?

CVE-2021-45512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear D7000 Firmware, published on 26 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by weak cryptography. This affects D7000v2 before 1.0.0.62, D8500 before 1.0.3.50, EX3700 before 1.0.0.84, EX3800 before 1.0.0.84, EX6120 before 1.0.0.54, EX6130 before 1.0.0.36, EX7000 before 1.0.1.90, R6250 before 1.0.4.42, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.98, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.98, R6900P before 1.3.2.124, R7000 before 1.0.11.106, R7000P before 1.3.2.124, R7100LG before 1.0.0.56, R7900 before 1.0.4.26, R8000 before 1.0.4.58, R8300 before 1.0.2.134, R8500 before 1.0.2.134, RS400 before 1.5.0.48, WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.62, and XR300 before 1.0.3.50.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45512?

It affects 21 products.

Products include Netgear D7000 Firmware, Netgear D8500 Firmware, Netgear Ex3700 Firmware, Netgear Ex3800 Firmware, Netgear Ex6120 Firmware, Netgear Ex6130 Firmware and 15 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-45512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netgear D7000 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59h7-2c4x-36qm.

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