ASUS RT-AC86U - Buffer Overflow
CVE-2023-28703

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 June 2023

Summary

The ASUS RT-AC86U router has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability stemming from inadequate validation of network packet header lengths. This flaw can be exploited by a remote attacker with administrative access, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary system commands, causing service disruption, or even terminating essential router services. Users of the RT-AC86U should take immediate action to secure their devices and mitigate potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

RT-AC86U 3.0.0.4.386.51255

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tmotfl (Xingyu Xu)
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