Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TOTOLINK A860R Router

CVE-2022-37842

Summary

The TOTOLINK A860R router has a significant vulnerability stemming from improper handling of parameters within the infostat.cgi file. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit the buffer overflow, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of the device. Such vulnerabilities pose serious threats, especially in IoT devices, where secure configurations are paramount. Users of the affected version are advised to apply security updates or mitigate the issue as soon as possible.

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