CVE-2024-54809
wnr854t_firmware vulnerability - netgear
Description
Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands.
Affected Systems
| Vendor | netgear |
| Product | wnr854t_firmware |
| Affected Versions | 1.5.2; - |
| CWE ID | CWE-121 |
Mitigation
Apply the latest security patches from the vendor, restrict network exposure where applicable, and monitor for exploitation attempts.
Fix Instructions
Refer to the vendor advisory and apply the latest security updates. See references for detailed patching instructions.
References
Risk Assessment
CVSS: 9.8/10
| Exploit Available | Unknown |
| Patch Available | Unknown |
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