Stack Overflow Vulnerability in Netgear R8500 Router
CVE-2024-50995

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
R8500 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 November 2024

Summary

A stack overflow vulnerability has been identified in Netgear's R8500 router, specifically in version v1.0.2.160, where manipulation of the 'share_name' parameter through the 'usb_remote_smb_conf.cgi' interface can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending a specially crafted POST request, which may cause the device to become unresponsive. This vulnerability highlights the importance of updating firmware and implementing robust security practices to protect against potential threats.

References

https://www.netgear.com/about/security/
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Netgear4/vul...

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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