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CVE-2024-9197

4.9 · MEDIUM

A post-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability in the parameter "action" of the CGI program in Zyxel VMG3625-T50B firmware versions through V5.50(ABPM.9.2)C0 could allow an authenticated attac…

Published Dec 3, 2024CWE-120EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2024-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A post-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability in the parameter "action" of the CGI program in Zyxel VMG3625-T50B firmware versions through V5.50(ABPM.9.2)C0 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to cause a temporary denial of service (DoS) condition against the web management interface by sending a crafted HTTP GET request to a vulnerable device if the function ZyEE is enabled.

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.

References

Refwww.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-buffer-overflow-and-post-authentication-command-injection-vulnerabilities-in-some-4g-lte-5g-nr-cpe-dsl-ethernet-cpe-fiber-onts-and-wifi-extenders-12-03-2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9197?

CVE-2024-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9197?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-9197?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-9197?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-9197 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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