CVE-2020-35779 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-35779 affecting NETGEAR NMS300 devices, leading to denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations here.
NETGEAR NMS300 devices before 1.6.0.27 are affected by denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-35779
NETGEAR NMS300 devices are vulnerable to denial of service attacks due to a specific issue.
What is CVE-2020-35779?
CVE-2020-35779 is a vulnerability that impacts NETGEAR NMS300 devices, making them susceptible to denial of service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35779
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High), with a significant impact on availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35779
NETGEAR NMS300 devices are affected by a denial of service vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Affected devices: NETGEAR NMS300 devices before version 1.6.0.27
- Vulnerability: Denial of Service
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Systems: NETGEAR NMS300 devices
- Affected Versions: Before 1.6.0.27
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-35779 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update NETGEAR NMS300 devices to version 1.6.0.27 or later.
- Monitor network traffic for any signs of denial of service attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all network devices to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to detect and mitigate denial of service attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by NETGEAR to fix the vulnerability.