CVE-2024-54809 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Mar 2025 Updated 2 Apr 2025

A stack-based buffer overflow in Netgear WNR854T allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via crafted packets.

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-2024-54809?

CVE-2024-54809 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Wnr854t Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54809 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-2024-54809 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-54809 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mf8-xmm6-qx35.