CVE-2018-17020

CVE-2018-17020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Gt-ac5300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a single "GET / HTTP/1.1\r\n" line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17020?
ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a single "GET / HTTP/1.1\r\n" line.
How severe is CVE-2018-17020?
CVE-2018-17020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-17020 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17020?
CVE-2018-17020 affects Asus Gt-ac5300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17020?
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-2018-17020 published?
CVE-2018-17020 was published on 2018-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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