Netgear R6900P/R7000P HTTP Header sub_16C4C buffer overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR | R6900P | 1.3.3.154 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| NETGEAR | R7000P | 1.3.3.154 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- R6900P VendorNETGEAR Affected 1.3.3.154 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- R7000P VendorNETGEAR Affected 1.3.3.154 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.3.3.154 | Vulnerable | NETGEAR |
| cpe:2.3:h:netgear:r6900p:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | NETGEAR |
| cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.3.3.154 | Vulnerable | NETGEAR |
| cpe:2.3:h:netgear:r7000p:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | NETGEAR |
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.3.3.154 Vulnerable ·NETGEAR
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:r6900p:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·NETGEAR
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.3.3.154 Vulnerable ·NETGEAR
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:r7000p:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·NETGEAR
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-12988
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9jgq-4mjq-qcc9
References
More NETGEAR R6900p Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-19796 Netgear R6900P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-10624 Buffer overflow in NETGEAR R6700v3 CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-23936 NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Mesh systems and routers are affected by a stack-based buffer… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-17770 The update process of the Circle Parental Control Service on various NETGEAR routers… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2021-20709 Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-20699 Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2024-12988 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-12988 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9jgq-4mjq-qcc9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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