Buffer overflow in Asus Hardware solutions

#VU71216 Buffer overflow in Asus Hardware solutions

Published: 2023-01-17 | Updated: 2023-06-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71216

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38105

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vendor: Asus

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the cm_processREQ_NC opcode. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RT-AX82U: 3.0.0.4.386_49674-ge182230

External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1590
http://www.hkcert.org/security-bulletin/asus-router-multiple-vulnerabilities_20230620
http://www.asus.com/content/asus-product-security-advisory/#06/19/2023

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Latest bulletins with this vulnerability

Multiple vulnerabilities in ASUS Routers