CVE-2024-41281: High severity cisco linksys wrt54g router firmware vulnerability
Published Jul 19, 2024
·Updated
Linksys WRT54G v4.21.5 has a stack overflow vulnerability in getmergemac function.
Affected Software
3 affected components
LinkSys WRT54G
All of the following
LinkSys Wrt54g Firmware=4.21.5
LinkSys WRT54G
Event History
Jul 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41281?
The severity of CVE-2024-41281 is considered high due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-41281?
To fix CVE-2024-41281, update the Linksys WRT54G firmware to a patched version provided by the vendor.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2024-41281 on the Linksys WRT54G?
CVE-2024-41281 can lead to a stack overflow that may compromise the integrity and security of the device.
4
How does the CVE-2024-41281 vulnerability occur?
The CVE-2024-41281 vulnerability occurs in the get_merge_mac function due to improper handling of input buffer sizes.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-41281?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2024-41281 is to avoid using the affected functionality until an official patch is applied.