CVE-2024-50998: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component openvpn.cgi via the openvpnserviceport and openvpnserviceporttun parameters. These vulnerabilities allow 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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).

2

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.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-50998?

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

4

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

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

5

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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