Learn about CVE-2017-18830, a high-severity vertical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting various NETGEAR devices. Find out impacted models and mitigation steps.
A vertical privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in various NETGEAR devices, impacting specific models.
Understanding CVE-2017-18830
This CVE involves a security issue affecting multiple NETGEAR device models due to a vertical privilege escalation vulnerability.
What is CVE-2017-18830?
The CVE-2017-18830 vulnerability pertains to a vertical privilege escalation flaw found in various NETGEAR devices, including specific models such as M4300-28G, M4300-52G, M4300-28G-POE+, and others.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18830
The vulnerability has a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18830
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE-2017-18830 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for vertical privilege escalation on certain NETGEAR devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Affected Systems and Versions
The following NETGEAR device models are affected by CVE-2017-18830:
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited locally with low privileges required, posing a significant risk to the affected devices.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-18830, immediate actions and long-term security practices are recommended.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for firmware updates and security advisories from NETGEAR to stay protected against known vulnerabilities.