CVE-2022-27642: Security Advisory for Multiple Vulnerabilities on Multiple Products, PSV-2021-0327

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Associated CVE IDs: CVE-2022-27642, CVE-2022-27647

Associated ZDI ID: ZDI-CAN-15854, ZDI-CAN-15874

First published: 2022-03-17

NETGEAR is aware of multiple security vulnerabilities on multiple products. These vulnerabilities require an attacker to have your WiFi password or an Ethernet connection to your router to be exploited.

NETGEAR has released fixes for these vulnerabilities on the following product models:

Cable Modem Routers

• CAX80 fixed in firmware version 2.1.3.7

Fixed Wireless

• LAX20 fixed in firmware version 1.1.6.34
• R7100LG fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.76

Nighthawk Mesh WiFi Systems

• MR60 fixed in firmware version 1.1.6.124
• MR80 fixed in firmware version 1.1.6.14
• MS60 fixed in firmware version 1.1.6.124
• MS80 fixed in firmware version 1.1.6.14

Routers

• R6400 fixed in firmware version 1.0.1.78
• R6400v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.126
• R6700v3 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.126
• R6900P fixed in firmware version 1.3.3.148
• R7000 fixed in firmware version 1.0.11.134
• R7000P fixed in firmware version 1.3.3.148
• R7850 fixed in firmware version 1.0.5.84
• R7900P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
• R7960P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
• R8000 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.84
• R8000P fixed in firmware version 1.4.3.88
• R8500 fixed in firmware version 1.0.2.158
• RAX15 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX20 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX200 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
• RAX35v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX38v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX40v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX42 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX43 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX45 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX48 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX50 fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX50S fixed in firmware version 1.0.10.110
• RAX75 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
• RAX80 fixed in firmware version 1.0.6.138
• RS400 fixed in firmware version 1.5.1.86

NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.

To download the latest firmware for your NETGEAR product:

1. Visit NETGEAR Support.
2. Start typing your model number in the search box, then select your model from the drop-down menu as soon as it appears.
   If you do not see a drop-down menu, make sure that you entered your model number correctly, or select a product category to browse for your product model.
3. Click Downloads.
4. Under Current Versions, select the download whose title begins with Firmware Version.
5. Click Download.
6. Follow the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page to install the new firmware.

For cable products, new firmware is released by your Internet service provider after NETGEAR releases it to them. Firmware fixes for the following cable products have been released to all service providers:

• CAX80

To see the latest firmware version for your cable product, visit What’s the latest firmware version of my NETGEAR cable modem or modem router?.

To check your cable product’s current firmware version, follow the steps in this knowledge base article: How do I view the firmware version of my cable modem or modem router?.

Disclaimer

This document is provided on an “as is” basis and does not imply any kind of guarantee or warranty, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use. Your use of the information in the document or materials linked from the document is at your own risk. NETGEAR reserves the right to change or update this document at any time. NETGEAR expects to update this document as new information becomes available.

The multiple vulnerabilities remain if you do not complete all recommended steps. NETGEAR is not responsible for any consequences that could have been avoided by following the recommendations in this notification.

Acknowledgements

Bugscale team working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative

Common Vulnerability Scoring System

CVSS Rating: High

CVSS Score: 7.5

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Best Practices for Updating Firmware

We recommend that you keep your NETGEAR devices up to date with the latest firmware. Firmware updates contain security fixes, bug fixes, and new features for your NETGEAR products.

If your product is supported by one of our apps, using the app is the easiest way to update your firmware:

• Orbi products: NETGEAR Orbi app
• NETGEAR WiFi routers: NETGEAR Nighthawk app
• Some NETGEAR Business products: NETGEAR Insight app (firmware updates through the app are available only for Insight subscribers)

If your product is not supported by one of our apps, you can always update your firmware manually by following the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page. For more information, see Where can I find information about my NETGEAR product?.

Contact

We appreciate and value having security concerns brought to our attention. NETGEAR constantly monitors for both known and unknown threats. Being pro-active rather than re-active to emerging security issues is fundamental for product support at NETGEAR.

It is NETGEAR’s mission to be the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet. To achieve this mission, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of those that use NETGEAR products for their connectivity.

To report a security vulnerability, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/security/.

If you are a NETGEAR customer with a security-related support concern, you can contact NETGEAR customer support at [email protected].

Revision History

2022-03-17: Published advisory

2022-03-22: Updated CVE IDs

2022-03-22: Added R7850, R8000

2000-05-31: Added MR60, MS60, R7900P, R7960P, R8000P, RAX200, RAX75, RAX80

Last Updated:06/01/2022 | Article ID: 000064723

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This article applies to:

• Wireless AX Router Nighthawk (WiFi 6) (14)
  • RAX15
  • RAX20
  • RAX200
  • RAX35v2
  • RAX38v2
  • RAX40v2
  • RAX42
  • RAX43
  • RAX45
  • RAX48
  • RAX50
  • RAX50S
  • RAX75
  • RAX80
• Wireless AC Router Nighthawk (12)
  • R6700v3
  • R6900P
  • R7000
  • R7000P
  • R7100LG
  • R7850
  • R7900P
  • R7960P
  • R8000
  • R8000P
  • R8500
  • RS400
• Cable Gateway AX (1)
  • CAX80
• Nighthawk WiFi Systems (6)
  • MK83
  • MK84
  • MR60
  • MR80
  • MS60
  • MS80
• Mobile Router (1)
  • LAX20
• Wireless AC Router (2)
  • R6400
  • R6400v2

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