CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-50998

First published: Tue Nov 05 2024(Updated: )

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component openvpn.cgi via the openvpn_service_port and openvpn_service_port_tun parameters. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R8500
All of
NETGEAR R8500=1.0.2.160
NETGEAR R8500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-50998?

    CVE-2024-50998 has been identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service (DoS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-50998?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-50998, you should update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest secure version provided by Netgear.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2024-50998?

    CVE-2024-50998 affects the openvpn.cgi component of the Netgear R8500 router.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2024-50998 facilitate?

    CVE-2024-50998 can facilitate Denial of Service (DoS) attacks through specially crafted POST requests.

  • Which version of Netgear R8500 is vulnerable to CVE-2024-50998?

    Netgear R8500 version 1.0.2.160 is known to be vulnerable to CVE-2024-50998.

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