CVE-2023-28703: ASUS RT-AC86U - Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 2, 2023
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Updated

ASUS RT-AC86U’s specific cgi function has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for network packet header length. A remote attacker with administrator privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary system commands, disrupt system or terminate service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4.386.51255
ASUS RT-AC86U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4.386.51255
ASUS RT-AC86U

Event History

Jun 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28703?

CVE-2023-28703 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the specific cgi function of ASUS RT-AC86U firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.51255, which allows remote attackers with administrator privileges to execute arbitrary system commands.

2

How does CVE-2023-28703 occur?

CVE-2023-28703 occurs due to insufficient validation for network packet header length in ASUS RT-AC86U's specific cgi function.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28703?

The severity of CVE-2023-28703 is high, with a severity value of 7.2.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28703?

ASUS RT-AC86U firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.51255 is affected by CVE-2023-28703.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-28703?

An attacker with administrator privileges can exploit CVE-2023-28703 by sending malicious network packets to the vulnerable device, allowing them to execute arbitrary system commands.

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