Skip to content

CVE-2024-57480

H3c N12 Firmware buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%
  1. Published14 Jan 2025

Description

H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the AP configuration function. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands by sending a POST request to /bin/webs.

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

H3c N12 Firmware100r005

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-57480 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-57480 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2024-57480?

CVE-2024-57480 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-57480?

Affected products include H3c N12 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57480?

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

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-57480 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

Get Patch this first every Monday

Five vulnerabilities that matter this week, ranked on real exploitation. Plain language, one email, no spam.

You can unsubscribe with one click from every issue. We handle your details as described in our privacy policy.

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