CVE-2005-4220
CVE-2005-4220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rp114 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Netgear Rp114
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Netgear RP114, and possibly other versions and devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a SYN flood attack between one system on the internal interface and another on the external interface, which temporarily stops routing between the interfaces, as demonstrated using nmap.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4220?
- Netgear RP114, and possibly other versions and devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a SYN flood attack between one system on the internal interface and another on the external interface, which temporarily stops routing between the interfaces, as demonstrated using nmap.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4220?
- CVE-2005-4220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4220 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4220?
- CVE-2005-4220 affects Netgear Rp114. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4220?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-4220 published?
- CVE-2005-4220 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11698/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419243/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419244/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419485/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15816
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rp114:3.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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