CVE-2020-35224: netgear gs116e_firmware Classic Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-03-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-35224 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in netgear gs116e_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.68%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the NSDP protocol authentication method on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to force a device reboot.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.66% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netgear2 products
- gs116e_firmware2.6.0.43
- jgs516pe_firmware2.6.0.43
1 vendor · 2 products