Nighthawk: security flaw in the router's certificate validation process was discovered in the NETGEAR XR1000 Gaming Router and certain…
Summary
A security flaw in the router's certificate validation process was discovered in the NETGEAR XR1000 Gaming Router and certain Nighthawk models that could allow an unauthorized person to remotely access and take control of the device.
What this means
In plain English
A flaw in the router’s certificate validation process affects the NETGEAR XR1000 Gaming Router and certain Nighthawk models. An unauthorized person could remotely access and take control of an affected device. The vendor reports no known exploitation.
Vulnerable items
- MR70
- MS70
- RAXE500
- XR1000 — The NETGEAR XR1000 is a gaming router; the advisory identifies it as an affected product.
Recommended action
The vendor has not specified a fixed release, workaround, or other mitigation; follow the official advisory for updates.
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Affected versions
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Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 3 hours ago·verify at source
Fixed versions
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Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 3 hours ago·verify at source
Mitigation
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Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 3 hours ago·verify at source
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