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WNDR3400v3 router vulnerable to exploit, but there is no firmware update yet!
Hi, My Avast security scan has identified my router as being vulnerabe to a hacker attack (buffer overrun) and suggests I update the firmware. (see screenshot) But apparently I have the latest frmwa...
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> [...] When will Netgear issue a firmware update? [...]
A quick Web search for "ZDI-CAN-9703" might find:
https://kb.netgear.com/000061982
For the WNDR3400v3, the answer appears to be "never".
As I read it, the vulnerability affects the management web server, so
disabling (not enabling) Remote Management should block any attempts to
exploit it from outside your LAN. Malware on your local systems would
still pose a threat, but that's true of any malware on your local
systems.