CVE-2023-35087: ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U - Format String - 2

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 lacking validation for a specific value when calling cmprocessChangedConfigMsg in ccmprocessREQCHANGEDCONFIG function in AiMesh system. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability without privilege 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
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
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0.4_386_51598

Event History

Jul 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 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-2023-35087.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-35087?

The severity level of CVE-2023-35087 is critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-35087?

The ASUS RT-AC86U firmware version 3.0.0.4_386_51529 and ASUS RT-AX56U V2 firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_50460 are affected by CVE-2023-35087.

4

How does the vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U occur?

The vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U occurs due to lacking validation for a specific value when calling cm_processChangedConfigMsg in ccm_processREQ_CHANGED_CONFIG function in AiMesh system.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-35087?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-35087 by exploiting the format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2 & RT-AC86U.

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