CVE-2017-18822
First published: Mon Apr 20 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by vertical privilege escalation. This affects M4300-28G before 12.0.2.15, M4300-52G before 12.0.2.15, M4300-28G-POE+ before 12.0.2.15, M4300-52G-POE+ before 12.0.2.15, M4300-8X8F before 12.0.2.15, M4300-12X12F before 12.0.2.15, M4300-24X24F before 12.0.2.15, M4300-24X before 12.0.2.15, M4300-48X before 12.0.2.15, and M4200 before 12.0.2.15.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear M4300-28g Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-28g | ||
| Netgear M4300-52g Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-52g | ||
| Netgear M4300-28g-poe\+ Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-28g-poe\+ | ||
| Netgear M4300-52g-poe\+ Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-52g-poe\+ | ||
| Netgear M4300-8x8f Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-8x8f | ||
| Netgear M4300-12x12f Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-12x12f | ||
| Netgear M4300-24x24f Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-24x24f | ||
| Netgear M4300-24x Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-24x | ||
| Netgear M4300-48x Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4300-48x | ||
| Netgear M4200 Firmware | <12.0.2.15 | |
| Netgear M4200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18822?
CVE-2017-18822 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing for vertical privilege escalation.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18822?
NETGEAR devices M4300-28G, M4300-52G, M4300-28G-POE+, M4300-52G-POE+, M4300-8X8F, M4300-12X12F, M4300-24X24F, M4300-24x, M4300-48x, and M4200 are affected by CVE-2017-18822.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18822?
The severity of CVE-2017-18822 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18822?
To fix CVE-2017-18822, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 12.0.2.15 or above. More information on how to update can be found in the provided reference link.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18822?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-18822 in the following reference link: [Netgear Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000049043/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Fully-Managed-Switches-PSV-2017-1944).
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