CVE-2024-51004: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 and R7000P v1.3.3.154 were discovered to multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component usbdevice.cgi via the cifsuser, readaccess, and writeaccess 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-2024-51004?
CVE-2024-51004 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51004?
To mitigate CVE-2024-51004, users should update their Netgear R8500 and R7000P routers to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
What devices are affected by CVE-2024-51004?
CVE-2024-51004 affects the Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 and R7000P v1.3.3.154 routers.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-51004 enable?
CVE-2024-51004 enables attackers to perform Denial of Service attacks through specially crafted POST requests.
What components of Netgear are vulnerable in CVE-2024-51004?
The vulnerabilities in CVE-2024-51004 are present in the usb_device.cgi component via the cifs_user, read_access, and write_access parameters.