CVE-2024-40084

Description

A Buffer Overflow in the Boa webserver of Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via exceptionally long HTTP methods or paths.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://vilo.com
https://github.com/byu-cybersecurity-research/vilo/blob/main/vulns/CVE-2024-40084.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40084?
CVE-2024-40084 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40084?
To fix CVE-2024-40084, 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-2024-40084 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40084 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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