Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR JGS516PE and GS116Ev2 Switches
CVE-2020-35233

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Gs116e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2021

What is CVE-2020-35233?

The NETGEAR JGS516PE and GS116Ev2 switches exhibit a flaw in their TFTP server that fails to manage multiple simultaneous connections effectively. This oversight allows adversaries to execute a denial of service attack, resulting in device reboots by overwhelming the system with concurrent connection requests. Such vulnerabilities can lead to operational disruptions and hinder network availability, posing significant risks to enterprise environments.

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References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-adviso...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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