CVE-2023-49351: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in /bin/webs binary in Edimax BR6478AC V2 firmware veraion v1.23 allows attackers to overwrite other values located on the stack due to an incorrect use of the strcpy() function.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Edimax Br-6478ac Firmware=1.23
Edimax BR-6478AC=v2

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49351?

CVE-2023-49351 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49351?

To fix CVE-2023-49351, upgrade the Edimax BR6478AC V2 firmware to a version higher than v1.23.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-49351?

Exploiting CVE-2023-49351 can lead to denial of service, unauthorized data access, or remote code execution on affected devices.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-49351?

CVE-2023-49351 affects the Edimax BR6478AC V2 firmware version v1.23.

5

What causes CVE-2023-49351?

CVE-2023-49351 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow due to an incorrect use of the strcpy() function in the /bin/webs binary.

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