CVE-2024-51012: 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 ipv6pridns parameter at ipv6fix.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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-51012?
CVE-2024-51012 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to its ability to cause system crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-51012?
To fix CVE-2024-51012, update your Netgear R8500 device to the latest firmware version provided by Netgear.
3
What impacts does CVE-2024-51012 have on users?
CVE-2024-51012 can lead to a Denial of Service, causing the Netgear R8500 router to become unresponsive.
4
Can CVE-2024-51012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-51012 can be exploited remotely through a crafted POST request.
5
Which versions of the Netgear R8500 are affected by CVE-2024-51012?
CVE-2024-51012 specifically affects Netgear R8500 routers running firmware version 1.0.2.160.