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The Sony Bravia TV KDL-32CX525 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in a configuration outage or device crash, by sending a flood of TCP SYN packets. This vulnerability was demonstrated using hping and is related to CVE-1999-0116.
Overview
This CVE describes a vulnerability in the Sony Bravia TV KDL-32CX525 that can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt the device's operation through a flood of TCP SYN packets, leading to a denial of service condition.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the Sony Bravia TV KDL-32CX525 should consider the following remediation steps:
- Apply any available firmware updates or patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.
- Implement network-level protections such as firewalls or intrusion prevention systems to filter out malicious traffic targeting the device.
- Monitor network traffic for signs of a potential denial of service attack and take appropriate action to mitigate the impact.
References
- Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/48705
- Exploit-DB: http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18705/
- SecurityTracker: http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026891
- IBM X-Force Exchange: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74644
- OSVDB: http://osvdb.org/80957
- Bugtraq Mailing List: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0043.html
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
