CVE-2024-52016: Medium severity netgear r8500 vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160, XR300 v1.0.3.78, R7000P v1.3.3.154, and R6400 v2 1.0.4.128 were discovered to multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component wlgadv.cgi via the apmodedns1pri and apmodedns1sec parameters. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Netgear R8500
Netgear XR300
Netgear R7000P
Netgear R6400
All of the following
Netgear R8500 Firmware=1.0.2.160
Netgear R8500
All of the following
Netgear Xr300 Firmware=1.0.3.78
Netgear XR300
All of the following
Netgear R7000p Firmware=1.3.3.154
Netgear R7000P
All of the following
Netgear R6400v2 Firmware=1.0.4.128
Netgear R6400v2

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52016?

CVE-2024-52016 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52016?

To mitigate CVE-2024-52016, update the firmware of your affected Netgear devices to the latest version provided by Netgear.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-52016?

CVE-2024-52016 impacts Netgear R8500, XR300, R7000P, and R6400 models.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-52016?

If exploited, CVE-2024-52016 can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), rendering the affected network devices unresponsive.

5

How can I verify if my device is vulnerable to CVE-2024-52016?

Check the firmware version of your Netgear device against the versions mentioned in CVE-2024-52016 to determine if it is vulnerable.

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