Avast Free Antivirus 17.4.2294 (build 17.4.3482.0) Virus definitions 170518-8Avast Free
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Your router is vulnerable to network attacks!
Catalog ID: CVE-2017-5521
I have a NetGear Router R6300 at the latest firmware level (R6300 V1.0.2.78_1.0.58)
The device is configured to not allow remote access from the internet.
I do not see what the network attack might be. Can anyone explain
The detailed Avast report is
Your router is vulnerable to network attacks!
Catalog ID: CVE-2017-5521
We have found vulnerabilities in your router that can be used by attackers to hack into your network.
DescriptionSolutionDifferent issue?
Description
Our scan has found that your router is vulnerable to attacks.
That is, the router contains a problem that can be misused by cybercriminals to break into your
network and compromise your security and privacy.
Solution
Some of the vulnerabilities are patched in new versions of the device firmware.
Therefore, applying the latest firmware update may solve the problem.
Routers typically do not perform automatic updates, so the process requires appropriate patches
to be manually downloaded and installed on the device.
Consult your router's manual for instructions to download the latest firmware and apply it to your router.