DoS Vulnerability in ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router Firmware
CVE-2017-5632

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Asus
Status
Rt-n56u Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2017

What is CVE-2017-5632?

A vulnerability in the ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router allows local attackers to disrupt the device’s WAN connection through a specific command, resulting in a denial of service. This issue can lead to the router being disconnected from the Internet, affecting all users on the local area network. The vulnerability is triggered by executing an 'nmap -O' command targeting the router's IP address, making it an exploit that is only viable within the local network. Users should consider firmware updates and protective measures to mitigate this risk. For further information, refer to ASUS's security advisories.

References

https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95857
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-5632 : DoS Vulnerability in ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router Firmware