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CVE-2005-4820

5.0 · MEDIUM

SMC Wireless Router model SMC7904WBRA allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) by flooding the router with traffic.

Published Dec 31, 2005smc_networksEPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2005-4820 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting smc_networks smc7904wbra. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SMC Wireless Router model SMC7904WBRA allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) by flooding the router with traffic.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smc_networks. Update smc7904wbra to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4820?

CVE-2005-4820 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting smc_networks smc7904wbra. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-4820?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4820?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smc_networks. Update smc7904wbra to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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