CWE
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EPSS
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-8578: TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 cstecgi.cgi setWiFiMeshName buffer overflow

First published: Sun Sep 08 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function setWiFiMeshName of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument device_name leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Totolink T8 Firmware=4.1.5cu.861_b20230220
TOTOLINK T8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-8578?

    CVE-2024-8578 has been rated as critical due to the potential for a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-8578?

    To fix CVE-2024-8578, users should update the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 firmware to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What is affected by CVE-2024-8578?

    CVE-2024-8578 affects the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 running firmware version 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8578?

    CVE-2024-8578 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the function setWiFiMeshName of the firmware.

  • What may an attacker accomplish with CVE-2024-8578?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-8578 could potentially take control of the device through the manipulation of the device_name argument.

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