CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-51002

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 l2tp_user_ip parameter at l2tp.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-2024-51002?

    CVE-2024-51002 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing Denial of Service (DoS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-51002?

    To fix CVE-2024-51002, users should update their affected Netgear devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which Netgear products are affected by CVE-2024-51002?

    CVE-2024-51002 affects Netgear R8500, XR300, R7000P, and R6400 products.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-51002?

    CVE-2024-51002 allows attackers to launch a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through a crafted POST request.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-51002?

    As of now, specific exploit details for CVE-2024-51002 are not publicly available, but the vulnerability facilitates a potential DoS attack.

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