CVE-2024-3079

ASUS Router - Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Description

Certain models of ASUS routers have buffer overflow vulnerabilities, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update ZenWiFi XT8 to version 3.0.0.4.388_24621 or later Update ZenWiFi XT8 V2 to version 3.0.0.4.388_24621 or later Update RT-AX88U to version 3.0.0.4.388_24209 or later Update RT-AX58U to version 3.0.0.4.388_24762 or later Update RT-AX57 to version 3.0.0.4.386_52303 or later Update RT-AC86U to version 3.0.0.4.386_51925 or later Update RT-AC68U to version 3.0.0.4.386_51685 or later

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: ASUS ZenWiFi XT8
Affected: ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 V2
Affected: ASUS RT-AX88U
Affected: ASUS RT-AX58U
Affected: ASUS RT-AX57
Affected: ASUS RT-AC86U
Affected: ASUS RT-AC68U
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7857-5726f-1.html third party advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-7858-3c978-2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3079?
CVE-2024-3079 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3079?
To fix CVE-2024-3079: Update ZenWiFi XT8 to version 3.0.0.4.388_24621 or later Update ZenWiFi XT8 V2 to version 3.0.0.4.388_24621 or later Update RT-AX88U to version 3.0.0.4.388_24209 or later Update RT-AX58U to version 3.0.0.4.388_24762 or later Update RT-AX57 to version 3.0.0.4.386_52303 or later Update RT-AC86U to version 3.0.0.4.386_51925 or later Update RT-AC68U to version 3.0.0.4.386_51685 or later
Is CVE-2024-3079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3079 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3079?
CVE-2024-3079 affects ASUS ZenWiFi XT8, ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 V2, ASUS RT-AX88U, ASUS RT-AX58U, ASUS RT-AX57, ASUS RT-AC86U, ASUS RT-AC68U.
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