CVE-2024-57473 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Jan 2025 Updated 7 Jul 2026

Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary commands on H3C N12 devices via a buffer overflow in the MAC address editing 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-2024-57473?

CVE-2024-57473 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the mac address editing 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.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include H3c N12 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57473 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-2024-57473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-57473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmrr-4g25-jxww.