How severe is CVE-2024-26342?

CVE-2024-26342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26342?

CVE-2024-26342 affects Asus 4g-ac68u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26342?

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-2024-26342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23611.

When was CVE-2024-26342 published?

CVE-2024-26342 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26342

CVE-2024-26342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus 4g-ac68u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23611
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Asus 4g-ac68u Firmware
Published: 2024-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Null pointer dereference in usr/sbin/httpd in ASUS AC68U 3.0.0.4.384.82230 allows remote attackers to trigger DoS via network packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26342?: A Null pointer dereference in usr/sbin/httpd in ASUS AC68U 3.0.0.4.384.82230 allows remote attackers to trigger DoS via network packet.
How severe is CVE-2024-26342?: CVE-2024-26342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26342?: CVE-2024-26342 affects Asus 4g-ac68u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26342?: 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-2024-26342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23611.
When was CVE-2024-26342 published?: CVE-2024-26342 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Nicholas-wei/bug-discovery/blob/main/asus/2/ASUS_ac68u.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:4g-ac68u_firmware:3.0.0.4.384.82230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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