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HIGH

CVE-2018-17020

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a single "GET / HTTP/1.1\\r\\n" line.

Technical details

Published
2018-09-13

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17020?

ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a single "GET / HTTP/1.1\\r\\n" line.

Is CVE-2018-17020 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17020 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17020?

CVE-2018-17020 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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