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R7000 & R6400 Vulnerability Note VU#582384
[When I created this post, I wasn't aware of the 2 discussions already on this topic: Two leading Netgear routers are vulnerable to a severe security flaw R7000 Vulnerability Note VU#582384] ...
Hi All,
The Security Advisory for VU 582384 has been updated.
Also, for more information and update see the thread below.
I got a response from Netgear this morning at 2:39am. They must be working hard to get it resolved. But, the message isn't saying much.
We appreciate you contacting us. Currently we are working on a fix and will get back to you when it’s available. Thanks.
If you have any questions or comments with regard to this information, please contact us at: security@netgear.com.
Sincerely,
Product Security Incident Response Team
Netgear, Inc
I got exactly the same email response from the security team. While it is very general it looks like Netgear knows about it and îs working on a fix.
I will stay put and not switch to my Comcast router which has much lower WiFi speed. Just will be very careful not to open any link, alerted my wife to be diligent with suspicious looking emails. Let's hope the Netgear team comes up with something soon.
We (NETGEAR) are aware of the security issue #582384 affecting R6400, R7000, R8000 routers. Stay updated here: http://kb.netgear.com/000036386/CVE-2016-582384
We're working hard for a fix and will update the security ticket above soon.So I found out from a friend an article in Wired online that directs you to the Netgear site for a firmware beta fix for the Netgear security issue. However, I downloaded the fix, but then it says to go to www.routerlogin.net in order to actually do the Firmware upgrade. I do that but it says that I need to be connected to my router's WiFi network. My computer does not have WiFi and I connect through an ethernet cable to the router. I thought ethernet is what they recommend for downloading firmware upgrades as it should be a more consistent connection, but the Netgear site is telling me I can only connect over WiFi in order to upload the Firmware I just downloaded. How do I then get the Firmware fix for this security issue if my only way to connect is via ethernet cable? The routerlogin.net site is telling me I can only do that via a WiFi connection.....HELP.
