CVE-2024-57545: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 21, 2025
·Updated
Linksys E8450 v1.2.00.360516 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. The parsed field (hiddendhcpnum) 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57545?
CVE-2024-57545 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-57545?
To fix CVE-2024-57545, update the Linksys E8450 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
What does CVE-2024-57545 exploit?
CVE-2024-57545 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linksys E8450 by copying an unchecked field to the stack.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-57545?
Users running the affected version of Linksys E8450 firmware are at risk from CVE-2024-57545.
5
What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-57545?
The risks of CVE-2024-57545 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on affected devices.