CVE-2023-35086: ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U - Format String -1

Published Jul 21, 2023
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Updated

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U. This vulnerability is caused by directly using input as a format string when calling syslog in logmessagenormal function, in the dodetwancgi module of httpd. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

This issue affects RT-AX56U V2: 3.0.0.4.38650460; RT-AC86U: 3.0.0.438651529.

Other sources

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U. This vulnerability is caused by directly using input as a format string when calling syslog in logmessagenormal function, in the dodetwancgi module of httpd. An unauthenticated remote attacker without privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

This issue affects RT-AX56U V2: 3.0.0.4.38650460; RT-AC86U: 3.0.0.438651529.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4_386_51529
ASUS RT-AC86U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ax56u V2 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX56U V2
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4_386_51529
ASUS RT-AC86U
ASUS Rt-ax56u V2 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX56U V2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ASUS RT-AX56U V2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0.4.386_51915
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ASUS RT-AC86U to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0.4.386_51915

Event History

Jul 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U?

The vulnerability ID for this format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U is CVE-2023-35086.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35086?

The severity of CVE-2023-35086 is critical with a severity value of 9.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-35086?

The firmware versions 3.0.0.4_386_51529 for ASUS RT-AC86U and 3.0.0.4.386_50460 for ASUS RT-AX56U V2 are affected by CVE-2023-35086.

4

How does CVE-2023-35086 vulnerability occur?

CVE-2023-35086 vulnerability occurs due to the direct use of user input as a format string in the logmessage_normal function of the do_detwan_cgi module.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-35086?

An unauthenticated remote attacker without privilege can exploit CVE-2023-35086 by exploiting the format string vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

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