PT-2021-2393
CVE-2020-35233
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Published
2021-03-08
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Updated
2021-03-16
Description by
CVSS 3.1
6.5
MediumMetricsAV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 version 2.6.0.43
Description:
The TFTP server fails to handle multiple connections, allowing external attackers to force device reboots by sending concurrent connections, resulting in a denial of service attack. This issue is related to an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in the TFTP server of the affected devices.
Recommendations:
For NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 version 2.6.0.43, consider disabling the TFTP server as a temporary workaround to prevent exploitation until a patch is available. Restrict access to the device to minimize the risk of external attackers sending concurrent connections. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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