Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers

CVE-2017-18797

Summary

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive files on the device. This security issue affects multiple models, including R6400 versions prior to 1.0.1.24, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100. If exploited, attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical configuration data, leading to further security breaches.

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