CVE-2023-39240 (GCVE-0-2023-39240)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-07 07:25 – Updated: 2024-09-26 19:19
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Summary
It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2’s iperf client function API. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_cli.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.
Severity ?
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
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Vendor Product Version
ASUS RT-AX55 Affected: 3.0.0.4.386_50460
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