CVE-2024-54809

Description

Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netgear	wnr854t_firmware	All
netgear	wnr854t	All

References

Exploits

https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr854t-junkyard/#809

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54809? +

Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-54809? +

CVE-2024-54809 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54809? +

CVE-2024-54809 affects products from netgear, specifically: wnr854t, wnr854t_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54809? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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