Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 WiFi Repeater
CVE-2024-8579

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8, specifically within the setWiFiRepeaterCfg function located in the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the 'password' argument, potentially leading to a system crash or unauthorized access. As this exploit can be executed remotely, it poses a considerable risk to users. Although the issue was communicated to TOTOLINK prior to public disclosure, no response was recorded from the vendor, emphasizing the need for users to address their devices' security against potential exploitations.

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-2024-8579 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.276813
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276813
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.401292
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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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

yhryhryhr_tu (VulDB User)
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