CVE-2022-25596 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

ASUS RT-AC56U’s configuration function has a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the decryption parameter length, which allows an unauthenticated LAN attacker to execute arbitrary code, perform arbitrary operations and disrupt service.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_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-Ac86U Firmware	3.0.0.4.386.45956
Asus	Rt-Ac86U	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5793-4f9d3-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5793-4f9d3-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-25596?

CVE-2022-25596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). ASUS RT-AC56U’s configuration function has a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the decryption parameter length, which allows an unauthenticated LAN attacker t...

How severe is CVE-2022-25596?

CVE-2022-25596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-25596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asus Rt-Ac86U Firmware, Asus Rt-Ac86U.