CVE-2020-10823: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 26, 2020
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in /cgi-bin/activate.cgi through var parameter on Draytek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution via a remote HTTP request (issue 1 of 3).

Affected Software

12 affected components
DrayTek Vigor300b Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor300B
DrayTek Vigor3900 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor3900
DrayTek Vigor2960 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor2960
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor300b Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor300B
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor3900 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor3900
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor2960 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor2960

Event History

Mar 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-10823.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10823?

The severity of CVE-2020-10823 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-10823?

Draytek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before version 1.5.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-10823?

Remote attackers can achieve code execution by sending a remote HTTP request through the var parameter in /cgi-bin/activate.cgi.

5

Are Draytek Vigor300B, Vigor3900, and Vigor2960 devices vulnerable?

Draytek Vigor300B, Vigor3900, and Vigor2960 devices are vulnerable to CVE-2020-10823 if they are running firmware versions before 1.5.1.

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