CVE-2020-35782: High severity netgear jgs516pe firmware vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by lack of access control at the function level. This affects JGS516PE before 2.6.0.48, JGS524Ev2 before 2.6.0.48, JGS524PE before 2.6.0.48, and GS116Ev2 before 2.6.0.48. The TFTP firmware update mechanism does not properly implement firmware validations, allowing remote attackers to write arbitrary data to internal memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35782?
CVE-2020-35782 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, specifically JGS516PE, JGS524Ev2, JGS524PE, and GS116Ev2.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35782?
CVE-2020-35782 has a severity rating of 8.1, which indicates a high severity.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-35782?
CVE-2020-35782 affects JGS516PE, JGS524Ev2, JGS524PE, and GS116Ev2 devices.
How does CVE-2020-35782 impact NETGEAR devices?
CVE-2020-35782 allows unauthorized access and improper firmware updates on affected NETGEAR devices.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2020-35782 vulnerability?
To mitigate CVE-2020-35782, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 2.6.0.48 or later.