Is CVE-2024-12988 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-12988 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-12988 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-12988 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12988?

CVE-2024-12988 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-12988

CWE-119Published: December 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-12988 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

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