CVE-2024-50996: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160, XR300 v1.0.3.78, R7000P v1.3.3.154, and R6400 v2 1.0.4.128 were discovered to contain a stack overflow via the bpaserver parameter at geniebpa.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50996?
CVE-2024-50996 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50996?
To mitigate CVE-2024-50996, users should upgrade their affected Netgear devices to the latest firmware version provided by the vendor.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-50996?
CVE-2024-50996 affects Netgear R8500, XR300, R7000P, and R6400 v2 devices running specific firmware versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-50996 enable?
CVE-2024-50996 enables an attacker to execute a Denial of Service attack through a crafted POST request.
What parameter is involved in the CVE-2024-50996 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-50996 involves a stack overflow vulnerability via the bpa_server parameter in genie_bpa.cgi.