Navigating to a certain URL on the switch’s web server causes the switch to reboot. This can be automated using a tool like curl to create DoS conditions where the switch constantly reboots.
Red Lion controls recommends the following upgrades for the N-Tron 700 Series:
- Upgrade to firmware version 3.11.1 or greater
- Configure or disable the SNMP communities
- Disable access to the web GUI
The upgrade procedure document can be viewed here https://www.hms-networks.com/ .
The advisory issued by HMS Networks regarding these vulnerabilities can be viewed here https://www.hms-networks.com/cybersecurity .