Vulnerability Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by lack of access control at the function level. This affects JGS516PE before 2.6.0.48, JGS524Ev2 before 2.6.0.48, JGS524PE before 2.6.0.48, and GS116Ev2 before 2.6.0.48. The TFTP firmware update mechanism does not properly implement firmware validations, allowing remote attackers to write arbitrary data to internal memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Jgs516Pe Firmware | < 2.6.0.48 |
| Netgear | Jgs516Pe | - |
| Netgear | Jgs524E Firmware | < 2.6.0.48 |
| Netgear | Jgs524E | v2 |
| Netgear | Jgs524Pe Firmware | < 2.6.0.48 |
| Netgear | Jgs524Pe | - |
| Netgear | Gs116E Firmware | < 2.6.0.48 |
| Netgear | Gs116E | v2 |
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062636/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-AcVendor Advisory
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062636/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-AcVendor Advisory
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-35782?
CVE-2020-35782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by lack of access control at the function level. This affects JGS516PE before 2.6.0.48, JGS524Ev2 before 2.6.0.48, JGS524PE before 2.6.0.48, and GS116Ev2 before 2....
How severe is CVE-2020-35782?
CVE-2020-35782 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35782?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Jgs516Pe Firmware, Netgear Jgs516Pe, Netgear Jgs524E Firmware, Netgear Jgs524E, Netgear Jgs524Pe Firmware.