Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in DrayTek Routers
CVE-2024-51139

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
DrayTek
Status
DrayTek Routers
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2025

Badges

📰 News Worthy

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in several DrayTek routers that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This issue is triggered through the CGI parser when it improperly handles the 'Content-Length' header in HTTP POST requests. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control over affected devices, making it crucial for users to apply security updates and mitigate risks.

News Articles

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References

http://draytek.com
https://medium.com/faraday/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilit...

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

  • 📰

    First article discovered by GBHackers News

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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