CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-40556

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.

8.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.asus.com/tw/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AX56U/HelpDesk_BIOS/ Product Vendor Advisory
https://x1ng.top/2021/10/14/ASUS%E6%A0%88%E6%BA%A2%E5%87%BA%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1
Information

Published : 2022-10-06 06:15

Updated : 2022-10-07 05:39

NVD link : CVE-2021-40556

Mitre link : CVE-2021-40556

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-787