CVE-2022-25596

ASUS RT-AC86U - Heap-based buffer overflow

Description

ASUS RT-AC56U’s configuration function has a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the decryption parameter length, which allows an unauthenticated LAN attacker to execute arbitrary code, perform arbitrary operations and disrupt service.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update ASUS RT-AC86U firmware version to 3.0.0.4_386_46092

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: ASUS RT-AC86U
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5793-4f9d3-1.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25596?
CVE-2022-25596 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25596?
To fix CVE-2022-25596: Update ASUS RT-AC86U firmware version to 3.0.0.4_386_46092
Is CVE-2022-25596 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-25596 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25596?
CVE-2022-25596 affects ASUS RT-AC86U.
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