CVE-2024-39769 Memory corruption in Wavlink AC3000
An authenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Wavlink AC3000 router via a crafted HTTP request, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-39769?
CVE-2024-39769 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-Wn533a8 Firmware, published on 14 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the internet.cgi set_qos() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability exists in the `cli_mac` POST parameter.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39769?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wavlink Wl-Wn533a8 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39769?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-39769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39769 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wavlink Wl-Wn533a8 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2998-9vr3-8cqh.