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CVE-2024-39603

9.1 · CRITICAL

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic_mesh() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505.

Published Jan 14, 2025CWE-121EPSS 2.40%

Overview

CVE-2024-39603 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic_mesh() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39603?

CVE-2024-39603 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-39603?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-39603?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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