CVE-2017-10852: Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code vi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10852?

cg-wgr 1200 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10852 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-10852 affect?

CVE-2017-10852 affects cg-wgr 1200 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10852 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cg-wgr 1200 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: corega

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-09 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

corega cg-wgr 1200 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.20

Fixed in: newer than 2.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10852?

cg-wgr 1200 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10852 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-10852 affect?

CVE-2017-10852 affects cg-wgr 1200 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10852?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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CVE-2017-10853 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in Corega CG-WGR1200 firmware 2.20 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary command

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