CVE-2024-51012

Summary

CVE-2024-51012 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 routers. The issue lies in the ipv6_fix.cgi file, where a stack overflow can be triggered through a maliciously crafted POST request to the ipv6_pri_dns parameter. Successful exploitation leads to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for the affected device. This vulnerability poses a risk to network availability and should be addressed promptly through an updated firmware or patch from Netgear.

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