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Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
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Avast Mac Security reports my R7000 is vulnerable to hackers. It reports vulnerability ID CVE-2015-0932. I have tried to forward port 80 to an unused IP address and rebooted the router, but the problem persists when I scan again. Is this a real problem and are you planning to release a firmware upgrade to fix the issue? (I use firmware V1.0.7.2_1.1.93.)
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Hi All,
We have confirmed with Avast regarding the error and it's a false positive information.
Avast is looking into it to fix it on their side.
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Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
I have the same problem. Really concerned and can't get an answer from Netgear
User input can be executed as a command
The device is vulnerable to hacker attacks. For more info see the corresponding vulnerability ID. An upgrade of the device's software/firmware may fix the issue
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
@punsk Can you post a screenshot?
@JohnMcEng Are you also using Mac and using the latest firmware?
Edit: Also, what's the exact version of your Avast and which Mac OS?
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Here is a screenshot. It's in Norwegian, but translates to something like this:
"User data can be executed as a command.
The unit is vulnerable for hacker attacks. You can find more information with the vulnerability ID. Upgrading the unit's software or firmware may solve the problem. Find out more (link: https://help.avast.com/en/av_mac_free/11/hns/alert_vulnerable_router.html )
Vulnerability ID: CVE-2015-0932"
My Avast version is 11.18 (46914)
I use Mac OS 10.11.6.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Let me forward this to our engineering team.
Will provide feedback as soon as I got an update.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Our engineers were unable to replicate the issue, can you please send us a support package from Avast to further help us diagnose the problem?
Kindly see the steps below on how get the support package.
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB220
Furthermore, please send me a screenshot of the Home Network Security Scan results. Please open Avast --> Reports --> Home Network Security Scan and Open button.
Once you have it, PM the link where I can download it. You can use drobox or any file sharing site in order for me to get the file.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Thanks. I have sent you a PM with the info.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
I am in the exact same situation. Anxious for a reply from ElainM
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Same issue here, PM sent
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Thank you, all!
I have forwarded it.
Regards,
Elaine
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
I have the same issue -
User input can be executed as a command
The device is vulnerable to hacker attacks. For more info see the corresponding vulnerability ID. An upgrade of the device's software/firmware may fix the issue. Learn more.
Vulnerability ID:
I've upgraded the firmware and re-ran the scan - same thing.
Carol Y.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Did anyone get this issued handled? (Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000)
I'm concerned I need to go buy a different router.
Thanks,
Carol Y
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
We do not have any update yet. Our engineers are still trying to replicate this.
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Hi All,
We have confirmed with Avast regarding the error and it's a false positive information.
Avast is looking into it to fix it on their side.
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
That's a relief - thanks Elaine.
Carol
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
You're very welcome!
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
Hi All,
Can somebody confirm if Avast is still reporting the vulnerability?
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Re: Avast Mac Security reports vulnerability on my Nighthawk R7000
I just ran a rescan and it looks ok now. Thank you!
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