CVE-2024-50996
First published: Tue Nov 05 2024(Updated: )
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 bpa_server parameter at genie_bpa.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR R8500 | ||
| Netgear NMS300 Firmware | ||
| Netgear Routers | ||
| Netgear R6400 v2 |
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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.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/author
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/netgear
- canonical/netgear r8500
- canonical/netgear nms300 firmware
- canonical/netgear routers
- canonical/netgear r6400 v2