Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys E8450 Router by Linksys
CVE-2024-57540

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
E8450
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-57540?

The Linksys E8450 router, specifically version v1.2.00.360516, contains a vulnerability where a buffer overflow occurs during the parsing of the action field. This vulnerability allows data to be copied to the stack without the necessary length verification, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or exploitation. Users are advised to apply mitigations or updates to safeguard against any exploitation risks.

References

https://github.com/Wood1314/Linksys_E8450_vul/blob/main/2...

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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