CVE-2024-54808 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetDefaultConnectionService function due to an unconstrained use of sscanf. The vulnerability allows for control of the program counter and can be utilized to achieve arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnr854T Firmware	1.5.2
Netgear	Wnr854T	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr854t-junkyard/#808ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-54808?

CVE-2024-54808 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetDefaultConnectionService function due to an unconstrained use of sscanf. The vulnerability allows f...

How severe is CVE-2024-54808?

CVE-2024-54808 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-54808?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr854T Firmware, Netgear Wnr854T.