CVE-2024-6249: Wyze Cam v3 TCP Traffic Handling Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6249?

cam v3 firmware: upgrade to 4.36.11.8391. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6249 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6249 affect?

CVE-2024-6249 affects cam v3 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Wyze Cam v3 TCP Traffic Handling Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentica

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cam v3 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wyze Cam v3 TCP Traffic Handling Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TUTK P2P library. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copyi

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: wyze

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wyze cam v3 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.36.11.8391

Fixed in: 4.36.11.8391

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6249?

cam v3 firmware: upgrade to 4.36.11.8391. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6249 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-2024-6249 affect?

CVE-2024-6249 affects cam v3 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Wyze Cam v3 TCP Traffic Handling Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentica

How urgent is CVE-2024-6249?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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CVE-2024-6247 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE Wyze Cam v3 Wi-Fi SSID OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-6246 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Wyze Cam v3 Realtek Wi-Fi Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References

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