CVE-2024-57545 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Linksys E8450 routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted DHCP packets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-57545?
CVE-2024-57545 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linksys E8450 v1.2.00.360516 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. The parsed field (hidden_dhcp_num) is copied to the stack without length verification.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57545?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys E8450 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57545?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57545 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-2024-57545 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57545 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jqj-8765-qqm3.