Vertical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR Managed Switches
CVE-2017-18830

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
M4300-28g Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18830?

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.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049021/Security-Advisory-for-Ve...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-18830 : Vertical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR Managed Switches