Is CVE-2009-3341 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2009-3341 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2009-3341 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-3341 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-3341?

CVE-2009-3341 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2009-3341

CWE-119Published: September 24, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow on the Linksys WRT54GL wireless router allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.10 through 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3341 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.