CVE-2023-39238: asus rt-ac86u_firmware

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-39238 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in asus rt-ac86u_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-09-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_svr.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

• CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format StringThe product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.