CVE-2024-51018: Medium severity netgear routers vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the pptpusernetmask parameter at pptp.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Netgear R7000P
All of the following
Netgear R7000p Firmware=1.3.3.154
Netgear R7000P

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-2024-51018?

CVE-2024-51018 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51018?

Fix CVE-2024-51018 by updating your Netgear R7000P router to the latest firmware version provided by Netgear.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-51018?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-51018 to execute a stack overflow, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition on the affected device.

4

Is CVE-2024-51018 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-51018 can be easily exploited through a crafted POST request targeting the pptp_user_netmask parameter.

5

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-51018?

CVE-2024-51018 specifically affects the Netgear R7000P router running firmware version v1.3.3.154.

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