What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-57440?

CVE-2024-57440 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Dsl 3788 Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-57440?

Organizations using D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN face notable risk from CVE-2024-57440, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-57440?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Dsl 3788 Firmware CVE-2024-57440

HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2025-03-20 cve@mitre.org

D-Link Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Dsl 3788 Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the COMM_MAKECustomMsg function of the webproc cgi

AnalysisAI

D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the COMM_MAKECustomMsg function of the webproc cgi. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the COMM_MAKECustomMsg function of the webproc cgi Affected products include: Dlink Dsl-3788 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.