Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5997

First published: Fri Nov 22 2013(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the SSH implementation on D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware before R4.50B58 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device hang) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5998.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DES-3800 Firmware=4.00
D-Link DES-3800 Firmware=4.50
D-Link DES-3800

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5997?

    CVE-2013-5997 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause device hangs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5997?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-5997, ensure that the firmware of D-Link DES-3800 devices is updated to R4.50B58 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-5997?

    CVE-2013-5997 affects D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware versions prior to R4.50B58.

  • Can CVE-2013-5997 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5997 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

  • What types of issues does CVE-2013-5997 cause?

    CVE-2013-5997 causes denial of service, leading to device unresponsiveness.

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