CVE-2020-35233: Medium severity netgear gs116e vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2021
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Updated

The TFTP server fails to handle multiple connections on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices, and allows external attackers to force device reboots by sending concurrent connections, aka a denial of service attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Netgear Gs116e Firmware=2.6.0.43
Netgear GS116E=v2
Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware=2.6.0.43
Netgear JGS516PE

Event History

Mar 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35233?

CVE-2020-35233 is a vulnerability that affects NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices, allowing external attackers to force device reboots through a denial of service attack.

2

How severe is the CVE-2020-35233 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2020-35233 is medium, with a severity score of 6.5.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-35233?

NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices are affected by CVE-2020-35233.

4

How does CVE-2020-35233 allow attackers to force device reboots?

CVE-2020-35233 allows external attackers to force device reboots by sending concurrent connections to the vulnerable TFTP server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35233?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-35233 at the following URL: [https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/](https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/)

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