What is the severity of CVE-2005-4220?

CVE-2005-4220 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4220?

To fix CVE-2005-4220, update the firmware of the Netgear RP114 to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What devices are affected by CVE-2005-4220?

CVE-2005-4220 specifically affects the Netgear RP114, but may also affect other similar Netgear devices.

What type of attack does CVE-2005-4220 involve?

CVE-2005-4220 involves a SYN flood attack that leads to a denial of service between internal and external interfaces.

Can CVE-2005-4220 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4220 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt network routing.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-4220

high

7.8

CWE

119

14/12/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-4220: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 14 2005(Updated: )

Netgear RP114, and possibly other versions and devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a SYN flood attack between one system on the internal interface and another on the external interface, which temporarily stops routing between the interfaces, as demonstrated using nmap.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear Routers	=3.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4220?
CVE-2005-4220 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4220?
To fix CVE-2005-4220, update the firmware of the Netgear RP114 to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What devices are affected by CVE-2005-4220?
CVE-2005-4220 specifically affects the Netgear RP114, but may also affect other similar Netgear devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-4220 involve?
CVE-2005-4220 involves a SYN flood attack that leads to a denial of service between internal and external interfaces.
Can CVE-2005-4220 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4220 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt network routing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4220?
CVE-2005-4220 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4220?
To fix CVE-2005-4220, update the firmware of the Netgear RP114 to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What devices are affected by CVE-2005-4220?
CVE-2005-4220 specifically affects the Netgear RP114, but may also affect other similar Netgear devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-4220 involve?
CVE-2005-4220 involves a SYN flood attack that leads to a denial of service between internal and external interfaces.
Can CVE-2005-4220 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4220 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt network routing.