CVE-2021-40556

High

Description

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd service in ASUS RT-AX56U Router Version 3.0.0.4.386.44266. This vulnerability is caused by the strcat function called by "caupload" input handle function allowing the user to enter 0xFFFF bytes into the stack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands remotely. The vulnerability requires authentication.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductAsus Rt-ax56u Firmware
PublishedOct 6, 2022
First seenOct 6, 2022

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
asus rt-ax56u_firmware3.0.0.4.386.44266—

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