CVE-2019-20653 : Security Advisory and Response

A denial of service vulnerability impacting specific NETGEAR devices, particularly the WAC505 version prior to 8.0.6.4 and the WAC510 version prior to 8.0.6.4.

Understanding CVE-2019-20653

This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.

What is CVE-2019-20653?

CVE-2019-20653 is a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service on NETGEAR devices, specifically the WAC505 and WAC510 models.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20653

The vulnerability has a high availability impact, with a CVSS base score of 7.4, indicating a high severity level.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20653

This section provides more in-depth technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to launch denial of service attacks on NETGEAR devices, affecting WAC505 and WAC510 versions prior to 8.0.6.4.

Affected Systems and Versions

NETGEAR WAC505 version prior to 8.0.6.4
NETGEAR WAC510 version prior to 8.0.6.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to versions 8.0.6.4 or later.
Implement network security measures to detect and mitigate denial of service attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches on NETGEAR devices.
Monitor network traffic for any unusual patterns that may indicate a denial of service attack.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by NETGEAR to address the vulnerability.