CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-50997

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 pptp_user_ip parameter at pptp.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R8500
Netgear XR300
Netgear R7000P
NETGEAR R6400 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-50997?

    CVE-2024-50997 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-50997?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-50997, update your Netgear device to the latest firmware version provided by Netgear.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-50997?

    CVE-2024-50997 affects Netgear R8500, XR300, R7000P, and R6400 routers.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-50997?

    CVE-2024-50997 can be exploited via a crafted POST request leading to a stack overflow.

  • Can CVE-2024-50997 lead to remote exploitation?

    Yes, CVE-2024-50997 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service remotely.

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