CVE-2024-51001

Summary

CVE-2024-51001 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 firmware. Maliciously crafted POST requests targeting the sysDNSHost parameter in ddns.cgi can trigger a stack overflow, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause the device to become unresponsive, disrupting network services. This issue underscores the importance of keeping networking equipment updated to protect against known security vulnerabilities.

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