CVE-2024-57471

H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the 2.4G wireless network processing function

Critical · published January 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky buffer overflow vulnerability in H3C N12 could let attackers crash your router or execute any command they want, all with a simple POST request! 🔥 Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the waiter keeps serving dishes without checking if there's enough room on the table—eventually, everything might come crashing down in a messy disaster! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a total device crash or even worse, unauthorized control over the router. An attacker could wreak havoc, gaining access to sensitive network data or disrupting services entirely—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the waiter keeps serving dishes without checking if there's enough room on the table—eventually, everything might come crashing down in a messy disaster! This buffer overflow vulnerability occurs due to missing length verification in the 2.4G wireless network processing function. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted POST request to the /bin/webs endpoint, leading to potential device crashes or remote command execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a total device crash or even worse, unauthorized control over the router. An attacker could wreak havoc, gaining access to sensitive network data or disrupting services entirely—absolutely devastating! Immediate action is required: update to the latest firmware version from H3C that addresses this vulnerability, and review access controls to limit exposure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity is also crucial! You've got this! Following these steps will tighten your defenses and keep your network safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00781 · 55.5th percentile
Published
2025-01-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 00:00Z
    H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the 2.4G wireless network processing function
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