Format String Vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC3200 Router
CVE-2018-14713

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Rt-ac3200 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2019

Summary

A format string vulnerability exists in the appGet.cgi file of the ASUS RT-AC3200 router, specifically affecting version 3.0.0.4.382.50010. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit the 'hook' URL parameter, leading to the potential reading of arbitrary memory sections and leaking critical CPU register information. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain sensitive information, which could facilitate further attacks on the device or network.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/asus-routers-overflow...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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