CVE-2024-54809

NETGEAR Wnr854t Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.67%

Published31 Mar 2025

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

NETGEAR Wnr854t Firmware1.5.2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-54809 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-54809 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.67%.

How severe is CVE-2024-54809?

CVE-2024-54809 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-54809?

Affected products include NETGEAR Wnr854t Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54809?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.