About this tag
The r6700 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Netgear R6700 router, particularly regarding a serious security vulnerability (CVE-2016-582384) that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary commands via unauthenticated web pages. Netgear issued a security advisory and CERT warned users to avoid using affected models until a fix is released. The tag includes threads about router security, firmware updates, and mitigation steps for the R6700 and related Netgear models.
  1. kemical

    CERT warns against using several Netgear routers until a security fix is issued

    Netgear has published a security advisory noting that a handful of popular router models made by Netgear are affected by a serious security vulnerability that could allow remote hackers to take control. "Netgear has recently become aware of the security issue #582384 that allows unauthenticated...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • advisory beta firmware command injection cve-2016-582384 firmware hackers netgear nighthawk patch r6250 r6400 r6700 r7000 r8000 remote access router security temporary solution vulnerability
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Security