CVE-2017-18838
First published: Mon Apr 20 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by 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 the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-18838.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The affected NETGEAR devices are M4300-28G, M4300-52G, M4300-28G-POE+, M4300-52G-POE+, M4300-8X8F, M4300-12X12F, M4300-24X24F, and M4300-24X with firmware versions before 12.0.2.15.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18838?
The severity of CVE-2017-18838 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix the privilege escalation vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?
To fix the vulnerability, update the firmware of your NETGEAR device to version 12.0.2.15 or later.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: [Netgear Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000049024/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Fully-Managed-Switches-PSV-2017-1975).
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