CVE-2024-51006: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability
Published Nov 5, 2024
·Updated
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the ipv6staticip parameter in the ipv6tunnel function. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-51006?
CVE-2024-51006 has a high severity as it can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-51006?
To fix CVE-2024-51006, it is recommended to update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest version available.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-51006?
CVE-2024-51006 is a stack overflow vulnerability found in the ipv6_tunnel function.
4
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-51006?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-51006 to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) on the affected device.
5
Is my Netgear R8500 affected by CVE-2024-51006?
Yes, the Netgear R8500 with firmware version 1.0.2.160 is affected by CVE-2024-51006.