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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-54802
CVE-2025-54802:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-54802 affects Netgear WNR854T version 1.5.2 (North America). The vulnerability exists in the UPNP service (/usr/sbin/upnp) which is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the M-SEARCH Host header. This vulnerability was discovered on March 31, 2025 (MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the UPNP service's M-SEARCH Host header processing. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8 CRITICAL with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability has been classified under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command) (CISA-ADP).
Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges due to the buffer overflow condition. Given the CVSS metrics, successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CISA-ADP).
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