CVE-2023-34359: ASUS RT-AX88U - Out-of-bounds Read - 2

Published Jul 31, 2023
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Updated

ASUS RT-AX88U's httpd is subject to an unauthenticated DoS condition. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the device which causes the httpd binary to crash within the "dojsondecode()" function of ej.c, resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ASUS Rt-ax88u Firmware<3.0.0.4.388.23748
ASUS RT-AX88U

Remediation

Information

Update firmware version to 3.0.0.4_388_23748 or latest

Event History

Jul 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-34359.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-34359?

The severity level of CVE-2023-34359 is high.

3

How does this vulnerability affect ASUS RT-AX88U?

This vulnerability affects ASUS RT-AX88U, specifically the firmware version up to 3.0.0.4.388.23748.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to ASUS RT-AX88U, causing the httpd binary to crash and resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-34359?

At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-34359. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisory for updates or patches.

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