CVE-2019-5054
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
11.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the session handling functionality of the NETGEAR N300 (WNR2000v5 with Firmware Version V1.0.0.70) HTTP server. An HTTP request with an empty User-Agent string sent to a page requiring authentication can cause a null pointer dereference, resulting in the HTTP service crashing. An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-5054?
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the session handling functionality of the NETGEAR N300 (WNR2000v5 with Firmware Version V1.0.0.70) HTTP server. An HTTP request with an empty User-Agent string sent to a page requiring authentication can cause a null pointer dereference, resulting in the HTTP service crashing. An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2019-5054 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5054 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 11.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5054?
CVE-2019-5054 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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