CVE-2024-51020: r7000p Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the apn parameter at usbISP_detail_edit.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netgear	r7000p_firmware	All
netgear	r7000p	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.netgear.com/about/security/

Other References

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Netgear6/vuln_63/63.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51020? +

Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the apn parameter at usbISP_detail_edit.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-51020? +

CVE-2024-51020 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51020? +

CVE-2024-51020 affects products from netgear, specifically: r7000p, r7000p_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51020? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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