CVE-2024-0998: Totolink N200RE cstecgi.cgi setDiagnosisCfg stack-based overflow

Published Jan 29, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139B20201216. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function setDiagnosisCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ip leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252267. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
TOTOLINK N200RE
TOTOLINK N200re Firmware=9.3.5u.6139_b20201216

Event History

Jan 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0998?

CVE-2024-0998 has been classified as critical due to its potential for exploitation leading to severe impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0998?

To mitigate CVE-2024-0998, it is recommended to upgrade the Totolink N200RE firmware to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-0998?

CVE-2024-0998 specifically affects the Totolink N200RE firmware version 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216.

4

What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-2024-0998?

CVE-2024-0998 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that impacts the setDiagnosisCfg function.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-0998?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-0998 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.

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