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9.8

H3C N12 V100R005 AP Configuration Function Can Crash or Execute Malicious Commands

CVE-2024-57480 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The H3C N12 V100R005 device's AP configuration function doesn't properly check data lengths, allowing an attacker to crash the device or run unauthorized commands by sending a specific request. This means an attacker could potentially take control of the device or disrupt its operation. Users should update the device to a fixed version to prevent this kind of attack.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
h3c n12_firmware 100r005
cpe:2.3:o:h3c:n12_firmware:100r005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the AP configuration function. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause th...
H3C N12 V100R005 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification in the AP configuration function. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands by sending a POST request to /bin/webs.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-120Classic Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published14 Jan 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-57480 · NVD
CVE-2024-57480 · MITRE
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