CVE-2013-5998: High severity d-link des-3800 firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2013

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Web manager implementation on D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware before R4.50B58 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5997.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Dlink Des-3800 Firmware=4.00

Dlink Des-3800 Firmware=4.50

Dlink Des-3800

Event History

Nov 22, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5998?

CVE-2013-5998 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the affected device to hang.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5998?

To mitigate CVE-2013-5998, update the firmware of your D-Link DES-3800 device to version R4.50B58 or later.

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-5998?

CVE-2013-5998 affects D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware versions earlier than R4.50B58.

Can CVE-2013-5998 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-5998 can be exploited remotely by attackers, leading to a denial of service condition.

Is CVE-2013-5998 related to CVE-2013-5997?

CVE-2013-5998 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2013-5997, despite being mentioned in the same context.