CVE-2024-54809 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

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/#809ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-54809?

CVE-2024-54809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 deter...

How severe is CVE-2024-54809?

CVE-2024-54809 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-2024-54809?

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