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.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from netgear, from netgear, from netgear and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-03-10T19:15:12.687
2024-11-21T05:27:04.660
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
6.5
6.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | netgear | gs116e_firmware | 2.6.0.43 | Yes |
| Hardware | netgear | gs116e | v2 | No |
| Operating System | netgear | jgs516pe_firmware | 2.6.0.43 | Yes |
| Hardware | netgear | jgs516pe | - | No |
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