high
7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18829

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by the vertical privilege escalation vulnerability?

    The following NETGEAR devices are affected: M4300-28G, M4300-52G, M4300-28G-POE+, M4300-52G-POE+, M4300-8X8F, M4300-12X12F, M4300-24X24F, and M4300-48X.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18829?

    The severity of CVE-2017-18829 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix the vertical privilege escalation vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?

    To fix the vulnerability, you need to update the firmware of your affected NETGEAR device to version 12.0.2.15 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18829?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-18829 in the Netgear security advisory available at this link: https://kb.netgear.com/000049032/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Fully-Managed-Switches-PSV-2017-1937

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