CVE-2024-57537: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 21, 2025
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Updated

Linksys E8450 v1.2.00.360516 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. The parsed field (page) is copied to the stack without length verification.

Affected Software

3 affected components
LinkSys E8450
All of the following
LinkSys E8450 Firmware=1.2.00.360516
LinkSys E8450

Event History

Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57537?

CVE-2024-57537 has a high severity level due to the buffer overflow vulnerability it presents.

2

How does CVE-2024-57537 affect the device?

CVE-2024-57537 allows an attacker to exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code on the Linksys E8450 device.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-57537?

To fix CVE-2024-57537, update the Linksys E8450 firmware to the latest version provided by Linksys.

4

What is a buffer overflow as described in CVE-2024-57537?

A buffer overflow occurs when data exceeds the allocated buffer capacity, potentially leading to memory corruption and execution of arbitrary code.

5

Is my Linksys E8450 vulnerable to exploits related to CVE-2024-57537?

Yes, if you are using Linksys E8450 firmware version v1.2.00.360516, your device is vulnerable to exploits associated with CVE-2024-57537.

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