CVE-2020-35233
MEDIUM
6.5
CVSS Score
Published: March 10, 2021 at 06:16 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:13 AM UTC
4 products affected across 1 vendorJGS516PE FirmwareGS116E FirmwareJgs516Pe
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Severity
MEDIUM6.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%
Description
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
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
References (1)
x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/CVSS
- Attack Vector
- ADJACENT_NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- NONE
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-400
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