CVE-2024-12988
CVE-2024-12988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6900p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51247
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Netgear R6900p Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12988?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12988?
- CVE-2024-12988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-12988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12988?
- CVE-2024-12988 primarily affects Netgear R6900p Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12988?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-12988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51247.
- When was CVE-2024-12988 published?
- CVE-2024-12988 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/physicszq/Routers/tree/main/Netgear/1.3.3.154
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.289381
- https://vuldb.com/?id.289381
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.462781
- https://www.netgear.com/
- https://www.netgear.com/about/eos/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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