Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861 Could Be Remotely Exploited
CVE-2024-8578

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 router, specifically within the setWiFiMeshName function located in /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This issue arises from improper handling of the device_name argument, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The exploit is capable of being triggered remotely, posing significant risks to network integrity and security. Despite early notification efforts to the vendor regarding this vulnerability, there has been no response, raising concerns about timely mitigation strategies.

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-2024-8578 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.276812
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276812
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.401290
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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

yhryhryhr_tu (VulDB User)
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