What is the severity of CVE-2017-18046?

CVE-2017-18046 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18046?

To mitigate CVE-2017-18046, update the firmware of the Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X to a version that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18046?

CVE-2017-18046 affects Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X devices running firmware versions 2.77p1-1124, 3.03p2-1146, and 12.02-01121.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-18046 exploit?

CVE-2017-18046 can be exploited through a long POST request to the login_action function in the router's CGI scripts.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-18046 until a fix is available?

A practical workaround for CVE-2017-18046 includes disabling remote management features on the Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18046

critical

9.8

CWE

119

21/1/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18046: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Jan 21 2018(Updated: )

Buffer overflow on Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X 12.02-01121 2.77p1-1124 and 3.03p2-1146 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long POST request to the login_action function in /cgi-bin/login_action.cgi (aka cgipage.cgi).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dasannetworks H640x Firmware	=2.77p1-1124
Dasannetworks H640x Firmware	=3.03p2-1146
Dasannetworks H640x Firmware	=12.02-01121
Dasannetworks H640x

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18046?
CVE-2017-18046 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18046?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18046, update the firmware of the Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X to a version that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18046?
CVE-2017-18046 affects Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X devices running firmware versions 2.77p1-1124, 3.03p2-1146, and 12.02-01121.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-18046 exploit?
CVE-2017-18046 can be exploited through a long POST request to the login_action function in the router's CGI scripts.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-18046 until a fix is available?
A practical workaround for CVE-2017-18046 includes disabling remote management features on the Dasan GPON ONT WiFi Router H640X.

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