CVE-2024-57543: 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 (dhcpstartip) 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-2024-57543?

CVE-2024-57543 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57543?

To mitigate CVE-2024-57543, users should update their Linksys E8450 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-57543?

CVE-2024-57543 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper handling of the dhcpstart_ip field.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-57543?

CVE-2024-57543 affects users of Linksys E8450 firmware versions v1.2.00.360516 and possibly earlier versions.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-57543?

The impact of CVE-2024-57543 includes the risk of attackers executing arbitrary code remotely, leading to potential system compromise.

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