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

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Linksys
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

Summary

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

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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