CVE-2020-35224

Name: CVE-2020-35224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T18:15:13.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35224 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the NSDP protocol authentication method on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to force a device reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the NSDP protocol authentication method on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to force a device reboot.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs116e Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Jgs516pe Firmware	2.6.0.43

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35224?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the NSDP protocol authentication method on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to force a device reboot.

How severe is CVE-2020-35224?

CVE-2020-35224 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35224?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST