CVE-2024-42400

Summary

CVE-2024-42400 refers to multiple unauthenticated Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities identified in the Soft AP daemon, which can be exploited through the PAPI protocol. By taking advantage of these weaknesses, an attacker can disrupt the normal functioning of the affected Access Point, causing service interruptions. The specific nature of these vulnerabilities and the exact methods of exploitation have not been disclosed, but it is clear that they pose a significant risk to organizations that utilize the Soft AP daemon with the PAPI protocol. It is strongly recommended that affected organizations apply patches or take other mitigating measures as soon as possible to protect against potential DoS attacks.

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