CVE-2013-4659 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Broadcom ACSD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 5916. This component is used on routers of multiple vendors including ASUS RT-AC66U and TRENDnet TEW-812DRU.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac66U Firmware	-
Asus	Rt-Ac66U	-
Trendnet	Tew-812Dru Firmware	-
Trendnet	Tew-812Dru	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2014/161/Security-and-SOHO-RoutersPress/Media Coverage
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122562/ASUS-RT-AC66U-ACSD-Remote-Root-BuffExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2014/161/Security-and-SOHO-RoutersPress/Media Coverage
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122562/ASUS-RT-AC66U-ACSD-Remote-Root-BuffExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-4659?

CVE-2013-4659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in Broadcom ACSD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 5916. This component is used on routers of multiple vendors including ASUS RT-AC66U and...

How severe is CVE-2013-4659?

CVE-2013-4659 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4659?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asus Rt-Ac66U Firmware, Asus Rt-Ac66U, Trendnet Tew-812Dru Firmware, Trendnet Tew-812Dru.