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HIGH · 8.0

CVE-2021-44158

ASUS RT-AX56U Wi-Fi Router is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow due to improper validation for httpd parameter length. An authenticated local area network attacker can launch arbitrary code ex...

Vulnerability Description

ASUS RT-AX56U Wi-Fi Router is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow due to improper validation for httpd parameter length. An authenticated local area network attacker can launch arbitrary code execution to control the system or disrupt service.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AsusRt-Ax56U Firmware3.0.0.4.386.44266
AsusRt-Ax56U-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121CWE-1284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-44158?

CVE-2021-44158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). ASUS RT-AX56U Wi-Fi Router is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow due to improper validation for httpd parameter length. An authenticated local area network attacker can launch arbitrary code ex...

How severe is CVE-2021-44158?

CVE-2021-44158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44158?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asus Rt-Ax56U Firmware, Asus Rt-Ax56U.