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stompindude
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May 26, 2017
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Attackers could completely control this device's system

wnr2000v5

firmware V1.0.0.42

Win 10

 

My security software says the following but no firmware is available...

 

"Our scan has found your device vulnerable to attacks. That is, the device contains a problem that can be misused by cybercriminals to break into your network and compromise your security and privacy.

Catalogue ID CVE-2013-0230
Details
Risks

Attackers can execute their own code on this device.

Attackers could completely control this device's system.

Solutions

Upgrade your device's firmware, if possible.

 

 

  • Welcome to the community, stompindude

     

    For your security vulnerability concerns, I suggest that you contact our security team at techsupport.security@netgear.com.

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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    Welcome to the community, stompindude

     

    For your security vulnerability concerns, I suggest that you contact our security team at techsupport.security@netgear.com.