CVE-2020-35233 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The TFTP server fails to handle multiple connections on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices, and allows external attackers to force device reboots by sending concurrent connections, aka a denial of service attack.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs116E Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Gs116E	v2
Netgear	Jgs516Pe Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Jgs516Pe	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliVendor Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35233?

CVE-2020-35233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The TFTP server fails to handle multiple connections on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices, and allows external attackers to force device reboots by sending concurrent connections, aka a deni...

How severe is CVE-2020-35233?

CVE-2020-35233 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35233?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Gs116E Firmware, Netgear Gs116E, Netgear Jgs516Pe Firmware, Netgear Jgs516Pe.