Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys E8450 Router
CVE-2024-57538

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
E8450
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-57538?

The Linksys E8450 router has been identified to have a buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue occurs when the system improperly handles the 'anonymous_protect_status' field, which is copied to the stack without adequate length verification. This can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, posing severe risks to network security.

References

https://github.com/Wood1314/Linksys_E8450_vul/blob/main/1...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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