Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys E8450 by Linksys
CVE-2024-57541

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Linksys
Status
E8450
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

Summary

The Linksys E8450 v1.2.00.360516 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when the ipv6_protect_status field is copied to the stack without proper length validation. This oversight can potentially allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability, leading to unexpected behavior, data corruption, or unauthorized access.

References

https://github.com/Wood1314/Linksys_E8450_vul/blob/main/9...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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