Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 Router
CVE-2024-8575

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
Ac1200 T8
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 router, specifically in the setWiFiScheduleCfg function of the cstecgi.cgi file. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'desc' argument, allowing attackers to manipulate the memory allocation and execute arbitrary code. The exploit can be initiated remotely, putting devices at significant risk if left unpatched. Despite early disclosure attempts to the vendor, there has been no response. Users of the affected version (4.1.5cu.861_B20230220) are strongly advised to monitor for updates and apply necessary mitigations to protect their devices.

Affected Version(s)

AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-8575 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.276809
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276809
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.401263
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

noahze (VulDB User)
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