Netgear DGN-2200v1 router owners need to be interested in updating their firmware. In the previous version, 3 vulnerabilities were found, the use of which allows you to bypass security, hijack routers and read credentials.
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Generally, the problem is described in a security note on the Netgear website. It is about the vulnerabilities that have been assigned codes PSV-2020-0363, PSV-2020-0364 and PSV-2020-0365. The vulnerabilities were not marked with CVE numbers. According to Netgear, The problem concerns the DGN2200v1 series routers that use software older than v1.0.0.60. Interestingly, the problem helped to identify Microsoft, which he wrote in detail in your blog post.
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Owners of compromised Netgear routers with outdated software are encouraged to install the latest firmware as soon as possible. To do this visit the Netgear Support websiteto find your router model there, go to the download section and select the latest file whose name starts with “Firmware Version” in the “Current Versions” section. Then follow the installation instructions for the specific software and device version.
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Interestingly, the described firmware for Netgear routers, which is free from flaws, has been available to users for a long time. So it’s possible that some people have already downloaded the latest software, and then the described problem should no longer apply to them. Others are called to act quickly to avoid unpleasantness.
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