Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Allowed

Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft

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A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

5833 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-MG36-PMFG-W8G5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30
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D-Link DAP-2622 DDP Set SSID List SSID Name Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the DDP service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20098.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-37320"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121",
      "CWE-787"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:42Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "D-Link DAP-2622 DDP Set SSID List SSID Name Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the DDP service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20098.",
  "id": "GHSA-mg36-pmfg-w8g5",
  "modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:53Z",
  "published": "2024-05-03T03:30:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37320"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10349"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1274"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MG52-9Q5R-PWRF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-13 00:32 – Updated: 2026-02-13 00:32
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FTP Navigator 8.03 contains a stack overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers. Attackers can craft a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow when pasted into the Custom Command textbox, enabling remote code execution and launching the calculator as proof of concept.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.4 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-25321"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-12T23:16:03Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "FTP Navigator 8.03 contains a stack overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers. Attackers can craft a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow when pasted into the Custom Command textbox, enabling remote code execution and launching the calculator as proof of concept.",
  "id": "GHSA-mg52-9q5r-pwrf",
  "modified": "2026-02-13T00:32:52Z",
  "published": "2026-02-13T00:32:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25321"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47794"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47812"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ftp-navigator-stack-overflow-seh"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.internet-soft.com"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MGC5-HG3F-6H7V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-27 21:32 – Updated: 2025-03-01 00:31
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Vigor165/166 4.2.7 and earlier; Vigor2620/LTE200 3.9.8.9 and earlier; Vigor2860/2925 3.9.8 and earlier; Vigor2862/2926 3.9.9.5 and earlier; Vigor2133/2762/2832 3.9.9 and earlier; Vigor2135/2765/2766 4.4.5. and earlier; Vigor2865/2866/2927 4.4.5.3 and earlier; Vigor2962 4.3.2.8 and earlier; Vigor3912 4.3.6.1 and earlier; Vigor3910 4.4.3.1 and earlier a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the URL parsing functionality of the TR069 STUN server. This flaw occurs due to insufficient bounds checking on the amount of URL parameters, allowing an attacker to exploit the overflow by sending a maliciously crafted request. Consequently, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-51138"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-27T21:15:37Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Vigor165/166 4.2.7 and earlier; Vigor2620/LTE200 3.9.8.9 and earlier; Vigor2860/2925 3.9.8 and earlier; Vigor2862/2926 3.9.9.5 and earlier; Vigor2133/2762/2832 3.9.9 and earlier; Vigor2135/2765/2766 4.4.5. and earlier; Vigor2865/2866/2927 4.4.5.3 and earlier; Vigor2962 4.3.2.8 and earlier; Vigor3912 4.3.6.1 and earlier; Vigor3910 4.4.3.1 and earlier a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the URL parsing functionality of the TR069 STUN server. This flaw occurs due to insufficient bounds checking on the amount of URL parameters, allowing an attacker to exploit the overflow by sending a maliciously crafted request. Consequently, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-mgc5-hg3f-6h7v",
  "modified": "2025-03-01T00:31:54Z",
  "published": "2025-02-27T21:32:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51138"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://medium.com/faraday/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-draytek-routers-78a6cb8b3946"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://draytek.com"
    }
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  "severity": [
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MGGR-349M-J697

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-02 12:31 – Updated: 2026-10-03 00:31
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Stack Overflow vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API.

Before binding, a client can send a deeply nested search filter that overflows the stack in the server's decoder.

This issue affects Apache Directory LDAP API: from 1.2.0 before 1.2.9.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.9, which fixes the issue.

Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-103552"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-02T10:17:06Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Stack Overflow vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API.\n\n\n\nBefore binding, a client can send a deeply nested search filter that overflows the stack in the server\u0027s decoder.\n\n\n\nThis issue affects Apache Directory LDAP API: from 1.2.0 before 1.2.9.\n\n\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.9, which fixes the issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-mggr-349m-j697",
  "modified": "2026-10-03T00:31:12Z",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:31:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-103552"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fn3bwknn57266hx66w9vv6b4k8rfwcx7"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/02/4"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MGMX-V8VM-G2VC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-21 21:32 – Updated: 2025-08-22 18:31
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AOL versions up to and including 9.5 includes an ActiveX control (Phobos.dll) that exposes a method called Import() via the Phobos.Playlist COM object. This method is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when provided with an excessively long string argument. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user, but only when the malicious HTML file is opened locally, due to the control not being marked safe for scripting or initialization. AOL remains an active and supported brand offering services like AOL Mail and AOL Desktop Gold, but the legacy AOL 9.5 desktop software—specifically the version containing the vulnerable Phobos.dll ActiveX control—is long discontinued and no longer maintained.

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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    "CVE-2010-10015"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-08-21T20:15:30Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "AOL versions up to and including 9.5 includes an ActiveX control (Phobos.dll) that exposes a method called Import() via the Phobos.Playlist COM object. This method is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when provided with an excessively long string argument. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user, but only when the malicious HTML file is opened locally, due to the control not being marked safe for scripting or initialization.\u00a0AOL remains an active and supported brand offering services like AOL Mail and AOL Desktop Gold, but the legacy AOL 9.5 desktop software\u2014specifically the version containing the vulnerable Phobos.dll ActiveX control\u2014is long discontinued and no longer maintained.",
  "id": "GHSA-mgmx-v8vm-g2vc",
  "modified": "2025-08-22T18:31:20Z",
  "published": "2025-08-21T21:32:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-10015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version\u0026iId=20354"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/aol_phobos_bof.rb"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20100804162117/http://www.rec-sec.com/2010/01/25/aol-playlist-class-buffer-overflow"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.broadcom.com/support/security-center/attacksignatures/detail?asid=26569"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11190"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11204"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/32026/aol-phobos-dll-activex-control-import-buffer-overflow"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aol-phobos-playlist-import-stack-based-buffer-overflow"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11190"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
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  ]
}

GHSA-MGX7-J8RM-P2MW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 18:32 – Updated: 2026-09-08 18:32
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Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Broker Infrastructure Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-69391"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T18:19:01Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Broker Infrastructure Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-mgx7-j8rm-p2mw",
  "modified": "2026-09-08T18:32:29Z",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:32:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69391"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69391"
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MHFC-8MJG-G3F4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 18:32 – Updated: 2026-09-08 18:32
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Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-69620"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T18:19:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.",
  "id": "GHSA-mhfc-8mjg-g3f4",
  "modified": "2026-09-08T18:32:50Z",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:32:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69620"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69620"
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MHMX-MJV6-W337

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-09 03:31 – Updated: 2026-05-09 03:31
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The SCRAM code in PgBouncer before 1.25.2 did not check the return value of strlcat() correctly when building the contents of the SCRAM client-final-message. A malicious backend that sends a SCRAM server-final-message with a long nonce can trigger a stack overflow.

Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-6665"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-09T01:16:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The SCRAM code in PgBouncer before 1.25.2 did not check the return value of strlcat() correctly when building the contents of the SCRAM client-final-message. A malicious backend that sends a SCRAM server-final-message with a long nonce can trigger a stack overflow.",
  "id": "GHSA-mhmx-mjv6-w337",
  "modified": "2026-05-09T03:31:21Z",
  "published": "2026-05-09T03:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6665"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.pgbouncer.org/changelog.html#pgbouncer-125x"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MHRV-FFQ7-3G67

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-24 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-24 15:30
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A vulnerability was found in Tenda TX9 22.03.02.10. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function sub_42BD7C of the file /goform/SetLEDCfg. The manipulation of the argument time leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-261854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-4111"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121",
      "CWE-787"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-24T14:15:45Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was found in Tenda TX9 22.03.02.10. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function sub_42BD7C of the file /goform/SetLEDCfg. The manipulation of the argument time leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-261854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-mhrv-ffq7-3g67",
  "modified": "2024-04-24T15:30:34Z",
  "published": "2024-04-24T15:30:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4111"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/TX9/SetLEDCfg.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.261854"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.261854"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.317205"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MHXJ-3VR2-VM4R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-31 21:32 – Updated: 2025-04-02 15:31
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Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetDefaultConnectionService function due to an unconstrained use of sscanf. The vulnerability allows for control of the program counter and can be utilized to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-54808"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-31T21:15:48Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetDefaultConnectionService function due to an unconstrained use of sscanf. The vulnerability allows for control of the program counter and can be utilized to achieve arbitrary code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-mhxj-3vr2-vm4r",
  "modified": "2025-04-02T15:31:20Z",
  "published": "2025-03-31T21:32:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54808"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr854t-junkyard/#808"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation MIT-10
Operation Build and Compilation

Strategy: Environment Hardening

  • Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
  • D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Use an abstraction library to abstract away risky APIs. Not a complete solution.

Mitigation
Implementation

Implement and perform bounds checking on input.

Mitigation
Implementation

Do not use dangerous functions such as gets. Use safer, equivalent functions which check for boundary errors.

Mitigation MIT-11
Operation Build and Compilation

Strategy: Environment Hardening

  • Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
  • Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
  • For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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