CVE-2024-51006

Summary

CVE-2024-51006 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 firmware. This issue involves a stack overflow in the ipv6_tunnel function, which can be triggered by a maliciously crafted POST request containing manipulated ipv6_static_ip parameter data. The result is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, preventing legitimate network access until the affected device is properly patched. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping networking equipment updated to protect against potential threats.

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