CVE-2024-51018

Summary

CVE-2024-51018 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154. This issue involves a stack overflow in the pptp_user_netmask parameter of the pptp.cgi file. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The stack overflow allows the attacker to inject malicious data into the system, potentially leading to more serious consequences beyond just a DoS attack. It is recommended that affected users upgrade to the latest firmware version to mitigate this risk.

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