CVE-2024-51007: netgear xr300_firmware Classic Buffer Overflow
Analyzed
Published 05-11-2024Last modified 05-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-51007 is a medium (CVSS 5.7) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in netgear xr300_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Netgear XR300 v1.0.3.78 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the passphrase parameter at wireless.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.30% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netgear1 product
- xr300_firmware1.0.3.78
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory