Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR Managed Switches

CVE-2017-18840

Summary

Certain NETGEAR managed switches are vulnerable to a denial of service condition, allowing an attacker to render the device unresponsive. This security flaw affects various models, including M4300-28G, M4300-52G, and others, all prior to version 12.0.2.15. It's essential for network administrators to apply the necessary firmware updates to mitigate this risk and ensure continuous operation of their network devices.

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