CVE-2024-36493: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wavlink Jetstream AC3000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36493?
CVE-2024-36493 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36493?
To fix CVE-2024-36493, update the Wavlink AC3000 M33A8 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-36493?
CVE-2024-36493 affects Wavlink AC3000 M33A8 devices running firmware versions before the latest security update.
What impact does CVE-2024-36493 have on my device?
CVE-2024-36493 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising it.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-36493?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-36493 by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic() functionality.
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/wavlink
- canonical/wavlink jetstream ac3000