CVE-2024-6246: Wyze Cam v3 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Wyze Cam v3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wyze Cam v3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-6246, organizations should immediately inventory their Wyze Cam v3 devices and monitor vendor communications for patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. Until patches are available, network segmentation should be enforced to isolate IoT devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive networks. Employ strict Wi-Fi access controls, including strong encryption and authentication, to limit network-adjacent attacker access. Deploy network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) to monitor for anomalous traffic patterns targeting the Realtek Wi-Fi driver. Disable or restrict remote access features on the cameras where possible. Additionally, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternatives that have a stronger security posture if patching is delayed. Regularly update device firmware and maintain an asset management program to track IoT device security status.
Description
Wyze Cam v3 Realtek Wi-Fi Driver Heap-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 Realtek Wi-Fi kernel module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-22310.