CVE-2024-20524

Summary

CVE-2024-20524 identifies a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers that allows authenticated Administrator-level remote attackers to trigger an unexpected device reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This issue stems from improper validation of user input in incoming HTTP packets, enabling attackers to exploit it by sending crafted HTTP requests. A successful attack requires valid Administrator credentials and can lead to significant service disruption for affected organizations. To remediate this vulnerability, users should apply relevant security updates as provided by Cisco in their advisory. The potential impact is rated as medium severity with a high availability impact score, indicating that it poses a substantial risk to network availability if left unaddressed.

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