Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys E8450 Router by Linksys
CVE-2024-57543

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
E8450 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-57543?

The Linksys E8450 router has been identified to have a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when the dhcpstart_ip field is copied to the stack without proper length verification. This oversight could allow an attacker to exploit the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other malicious actions.

References

https://github.com/Wood1314/Linksys_E8450_vul/blob/main/7...

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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