CVE-2024-38266: An improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in the parameter type parser of the
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Routine
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CVE-2024-38266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting dx3300-t0 firmware, dx3300-t1 firmware, dx3301-t0 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in the parameter type parser of the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware versions through 5.50(ABOM.8)C0 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to cause potential memory corruptions, resulting in a thread crash on an affected device.
Why this priority
No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
Published CVE record published
Updated Record last modified
zyxel dx3300-t0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Fixed in: 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx3300-t1 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Fixed in: 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx3301-t0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Fixed in: 5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx4510-b0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Fixed in: 5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx4510-b1 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Fixed in: 5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx5401-b0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: < 5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Fixed in: 5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-38266?
dx3300-t0 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; dx3300-t1 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; dx3301-t0 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-38266 being exploited?
CVE-2024-38266 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-38266 affect?
CVE-2024-38266 affects dx3300-t0 firmware, dx3300-t1 firmware, dx3301-t0 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). An improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in the parameter type parser of the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware versions through 5.50(ABOM.8)C0 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges t
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