Vulnerability Description
ASUS RT-AC68U, RT-AC66R, RT-AC66U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56U, RT-N66R, RT-N66U, RT-N56R, RT-N56U, and possibly other RT-series routers before firmware 3.0.0.4.376.x do not verify the integrity of firmware (1) update information or (2) downloaded updates, which allows man-in-the-middle (MITM) attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Tm-Ac1900 | 3.0.0.4.376_3169 |
| Asus | Rt Series Firmware | <= 3.0.0.4.374.x |
| Asus | Rt-Ac56R | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-Ac66R | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-Ac66U | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-Ac68U | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-N56R | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-N56U | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-N66R | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-N66U | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dnlongen.blogspot.com/2014/10/CVE-2014-2718-Asus-RT-MITM.htmlExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128904/ASUS-Router-Man-In-The-Middle.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/122Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98316
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
- http://dnlongen.blogspot.com/2014/10/CVE-2014-2718-Asus-RT-MITM.htmlExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128904/ASUS-Router-Man-In-The-Middle.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/122Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98316
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2718?
CVE-2014-2718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). ASUS RT-AC68U, RT-AC66R, RT-AC66U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56U, RT-N66R, RT-N66U, RT-N56R, RT-N56U, and possibly other RT-series routers before firmware 3.0.0.4.376.x do not verify the integrity of firmware (1...
How severe is CVE-2014-2718?
CVE-2014-2718 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: T-Mobile Tm-Ac1900, Asus Rt Series Firmware, Asus Rt-Ac56R, Asus Rt-Ac66R, Asus Rt-Ac66U.