CVE-2018-11492: High severity asus hg100 firmware vulnerability
Published Aug 10, 2018
·Updated
ASUS HG100 devices allow denial of service via an IPv4 packet flood.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ASUS HG100 firmware
ASUS HG100
Event History
Aug 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11492?
CVE-2018-11492 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service on ASUS HG100 devices.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-11492?
To mitigate CVE-2018-11492, ensure that your ASUS HG100 firmware is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-11492?
CVE-2018-11492 affects users of ASUS HG100 devices running vulnerable firmware versions that do not have mitigations for packet flooding.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2018-11492 involve?
CVE-2018-11492 involves a denial of service attack through IPv4 packet flooding.
5
Is CVE-2018-11492 a remote attack vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-11492 can be exploited remotely by sending a flood of IPv4 packets.