CVE-2020-35801: High severity netgear jgs516pe firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. 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. A TFTP server was found to be active by default. It allows remote authenticated users to update the switch firmware.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware<2.6.0.48
Netgear JGS516PE
Netgear Jgs524e Firmware<2.6.0.48
Netgear JGS524E=v2
Netgear Jgs524pe Firmware<2.6.0.48
Netgear JGS524PE
Netgear Gs116e Firmware<2.6.0.48
Netgear GS116E=v2

Event History

Dec 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:38 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35801?

CVE-2020-35801 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-35801?

To fix CVE-2020-35801, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 2.6.0.48 or later.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-35801?

CVE-2020-35801 affects NETGEAR JGS516PE, JGS524Ev2, JGS524PE, and GS116Ev2 devices running firmware versions prior to 2.6.0.48.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-35801?

CVE-2020-35801 involves incorrect configuration of security settings, allowing a TFTP server to be active by default.

5

Can CVE-2020-35801 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-35801 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability if the affected configurations are present.

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