CVE-2024-51016: Medium severity netgear nms300 firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

Netgear XR300 v1.0.3.78 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the addName%d parameter in usbapprove.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Netgear XR300
All of the following
Netgear Xr300 Firmware=1.0.3.78
Netgear XR300

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-51016?

CVE-2024-51016 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51016?

To mitigate CVE-2024-51016, users should update the Netgear XR300 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-51016?

CVE-2024-51016 is classified as a stack overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted POST requests.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-51016 have on the Netgear XR300 router?

CVE-2024-51016 can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), rendering the Netgear XR300 router inaccessible.

5

Is CVE-2024-51016 actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-51016 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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