CVE-2018-20336: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 17 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ASUSWRT 3.0.0.4.384.20308. There is a stack-based buffer overflow issue in parse_req_queries function in wanduck.c via a long string over UDP, which may lead to an information leak.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asus Asuswrt-merlin | =3.0.0.4.384.20308 | |
| ASUS RT-AC68U |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20336?
The severity of CVE-2018-20336 is high with a score of 7.5.
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-20336?
The affected software of CVE-2018-20336 is Asus Asuswrt-merlin 3.0.0.4.384.20308.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2018-20336 be exploited?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-20336 can be exploited by sending a long string over UDP to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_req_queries function in wanduck.c.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2018-20336?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2018-20336 is CWE-119 and CWE-120.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20336?
To fix CVE-2018-20336, update the affected software to a version that includes a patch for the vulnerability.
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