CVE-2024-54808 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Netgear WNR854T routers allows attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution via the SetDefaultConnectionService function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-54808?
CVE-2024-54808 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Wnr854t Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54808?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54808 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-2024-54808 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-54808 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhxj-3vr2-vm4r.