Vertical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR Managed Switches

CVE-2017-18830

Summary

Certain NETGEAR managed switches are prone to a vertical privilege escalation vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges on the device. This affects several models, including the M4300 series and M4200, prior to firmware version 12.0.2.15. To mitigate this risk, it is essential for users to update their devices to the latest firmware provided by NETGEAR. Detailed information and security advisories can be found on NETGEAR's knowledge base.

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