CVE-2020-36109

Description

ASUS RT-AX86U router firmware below version under 9.0.0.4_386 has a buffer overflow in the blocking_request.cgi function of the httpd module that can cause code execution when an attacker constructs malicious data.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.63% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory asus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36109?
CVE-2020-36109 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36109?
To fix CVE-2020-36109, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36109 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36109 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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