CVE-2018-8826: Input Validation

Published 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.

Affected Software

52 affected components
ASUS Rt-ac51u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC51U
ASUS Rt-ac58u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC58U
ASUS Rt-ac66u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC66U
ASUS Rt-ac1750 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC1750
ASUS Rt-n12 D1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-N12 D1
ASUS Rt-ac52u B1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC52U B1
ASUS Rt-ac1200 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC1200
ASUS Rt-n600 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-N600
ASUS Rt-ac55u Firmware=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55U
ASUS Rt-ac55uhp Firmware=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55UHP
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC86U
ASUS Rt-acrh13 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-ACRH13
ASUS Rt-ac2900 Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC2900
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac51u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC51U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac58u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC58U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac66u Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC66U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac1750 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-AC1750
All of the following
ASUS Rt-n12 D1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-N12 D1
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac52u B1 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC52U B1
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac1200 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-AC1200
All of the following
ASUS Rt-n600 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.10446
ASUS RT-N600
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac55u Firmware=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac55uhp Firmware=3.0.0.4.382.50276
ASUS RT-AC55UHP
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC86U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-acrh13 Firmware=3.0.0.4.380.8228
ASUS RT-ACRH13
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac2900 Firmware=3.0.0.4.384.20648
ASUS RT-AC2900

Event History

Apr 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-8826?

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

4

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.

5

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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