Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ASUS Routers
CVE-2017-6548

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Rt-ac53 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2017

Summary

This vulnerability in select ASUS RT series routers allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow via crafted multicast messages containing long host or port information, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Affected firmware versions must be updated to ensure security against this exploit.

References

https://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca/changelog
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41573/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96938
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EPSS Score

48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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