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

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

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