CVE-2024-12988

Public Exploit
Netgear R6900P/R7000P HTTP Header sub_16C4C buffer overflow

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Netgear R6900P and R7000P 1.3.3.154 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sub_16C4C of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Categories

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Netgear R6900P
Affected: Netgear R7000P
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.289381 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.289381 permissions required signature vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.462781 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/physicszq/Routers/tree/main/Netgear/1.3.3.154 third party advisory exploit
https://www.netgear.com/about/eos/ product related
https://www.netgear.com/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12988?
CVE-2024-12988 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12988?
To fix CVE-2024-12988, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12988 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-12988 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12988?
CVE-2024-12988 affects Netgear R6900P, Netgear R7000P.
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