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CVE-2013-4706

6.3 · MEDIUM

The SSH implementation on the D-Link Japan DWL-2100AP with firmware before R252JP-RC572 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by leveraging login access.

Published Sep 20, 2013dlinkCWE-264EPSS 1.05%

Overview

CVE-2013-4706 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dwl-2100ap. It was published on September 20, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SSH implementation on the D-Link Japan DWL-2100AP with firmware before R252JP-RC572 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by leveraging login access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dwl-2100ap 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
dlinkdwl-2100ap_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4706?

CVE-2013-4706 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dwl-2100ap. It was published on September 20, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4706?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4706?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dwl-2100ap 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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