CVE-2024-51001: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the sysDNSHost parameter at ddns.cgi. This vulnerability allows 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-2024-51001?

CVE-2024-51001 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service (DoS) on the Netgear R8500.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51001?

To resolve CVE-2024-51001, update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest version provided by Netgear.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-51001 have on my device?

CVE-2024-51001 can lead to a Denial of Service, making the Netgear R8500 unresponsive to network requests.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-51001?

Users of the Netgear R8500 running firmware version 1.0.2.160 are affected by CVE-2024-51001.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-51001?

Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2024-51001 is to upgrade the firmware, as no official workaround has been provided.

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