CVE-2024-50998: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability
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.
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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.