critical
9.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8826: Input Validation

First published: Fri Apr 20 2018(Updated: )

ASUS RT-AC51U, RT-AC58U, RT-AC66U, RT-AC1750, RT-ACRH13, and RT-N12 D1 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.8228; RT-AC52U B1, RT-AC1200 and RT-N600 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.10446; RT-AC55U and RT-AC55UHP routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.382.50276; RT-AC86U and RT-AC2900 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.384.20648; and possibly other RT-series routers allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ASUS RT-AC51U+=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC51U firmware
ASUS RT-AC58U firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC58U firmware
ASUS RT-AC66U Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC66U firmware
ASUS RT-AC1750 B1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC1750 B1 Firmware
Asuswrt-Merlin RT-N12D1 firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-N12 D1 Firmware
ASUS RT-AC52U B1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC52U B1 firmware
ASUS RT-AC1200 firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC1200G
ASUS RT-N600 firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-N600 firmware
ASUS RT-AC55U firmware=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55U
ASUS RT-AC55UHP=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55UHP firmware
ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC86U firmware
ASUS RT-ACRH13 firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-ACRH13 firmware
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC2900 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-8826?

    CVE-2018-8826 is a vulnerability that affects ASUS routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.8228, 3.0.0.4.380.10446, and 3.0.0.4.382.50276.

  • Which ASUS routers are affected by CVE-2018-8826?

    ASUS RT-AC51U, RT-AC58U, RT-AC66U, RT-AC1750, RT-ACRH13, RT-N12 D1, RT-AC52U B1, RT-AC1200, RT-N600, RT-AC55U, RT-AC55UHP, RT-AC86U, and RT-AC2900 routers are affected.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-8826?

    CVE-2018-8826 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8826?

    To fix CVE-2018-8826, update your ASUS router firmware to version 3.0.0.4.380.8228, 3.0.0.4.380.10446, or 3.0.0.4.382.50276.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8826?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-8826 on the ASUS website.

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