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Insufficient input validation vulnerability in time server (NTP) setting of the listed NETGEAR models allows an attacker who is connected to the router’s local network and has the router’s administrator credentials to run unauthorized commands on the router. This vulnerability could impact the integrity of the affected router. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability of the affected router.

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Devices with automatic updates enabled may already have this patch applied. If not, please check the firmware version and update it to the latest. Fixed in:

ProductFixed Version
CBR40 (EoS) Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Cable Modem RouterWon't Fix
R7000 (EoS) Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Routerv1.0.11.130
R7000P (EoS) Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit RouterV1.3.3.152
RAX40 (EoS) Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream WiFi RouterV1.0.3.64

Models marked (EoS) have reached End-of-Support phase, and no security updates are planned. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you retire these devices and upgrade to a newer NETGEAR device for continued security support.

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