CVE-2024-50995: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability
Published Nov 5, 2024
·Updated
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the sharename parameter at usbremotesmbconf.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Netgear R8500
All of the following
Netgear R8500 Firmware=1.0.2.160
Netgear R8500
Event History
Nov 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50995?
CVE-2024-50995 has a high severity due to its potential to cause Denial of Service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-50995?
To fix CVE-2024-50995, update the Netgear R8500 to the latest firmware version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50995?
CVE-2024-50995 is classified as a stack overflow vulnerability.
4
What is affected by CVE-2024-50995?
CVE-2024-50995 specifically affects the Netgear R8500 router running firmware version 1.0.2.160.
5
Can CVE-2024-50995 lead to data theft?
CVE-2024-50995 is primarily a Denial of Service vulnerability and does not directly lead to data theft.