CVE-2020-12125: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 2, 2020
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Updated

A remote buffer overflow vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/makeRequest.cgi endpoint of the WAVLINK WN530H4 M30H4.V5030.190403 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary machine instructions as root without authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wavlink Wn530h4 Firmware=m30h4.v5030.190403
Wavlink WN530H4

Event History

Oct 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-12125?

CVE-2020-12125 is a remote buffer overflow vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/makeRequest.cgi endpoint of the WAVLINK WN530H4 M30H4.V5030.190403 firmware.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-12125?

CVE-2020-12125 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12125?

The Wavlink WN530H4 M30H4.V5030.190403 firmware is affected by CVE-2020-12125.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12125?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12125 by sending specially crafted requests to the /cgi-bin/makeRequest.cgi endpoint, allowing them to execute arbitrary machine instructions as root without authentication.

5

Are the Wavlink WN530H4 devices vulnerable to CVE-2020-12125?

No, the Wavlink WN530H4 devices are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-12125.

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