// For flags

CVE-2024-8451

PLANET Technology switch devices - SSH server DoS attack

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have an SSH service that improperly handles insufficiently authenticated connection requests, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to exploit this weakness to occupy connection slots and prevent legitimate users from accessing the SSH service.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-09-05 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-09-30 CVE Published
  • 2024-09-30 CVE Updated
  • 2024-10-05 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-280: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
  • CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-227: Sustained Client Engagement
References (2)
URL Tag Source
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8052-ac0ea-2.html Third Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8051-5048e-1.html Third Party Advisory
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
---- -