CVE-2024-20523: Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, Administrator-level, remote attacker to cause an unexpected reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid Administrator credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user input that is in incoming HTTP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface of the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause an unexpected reload of the device, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20523?
CVE-2024-20523 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
What are the affected devices for CVE-2024-20523?
CVE-2024-20523 affects Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 routers.
How does CVE-2024-20523 impact the devices?
An authenticated, Administrator-level attacker can cause an unexpected reload of the device, leading to a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20523?
To address CVE-2024-20523, Cisco recommends updating to the latest firmware version for the affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20523?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-20523; updating the firmware is the recommended course of action.