CVE-2018-8879
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
32.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Asuswrt-Merlin firmware for ASUS devices older than 384.4 and ASUS firmware before 3.0.0.4.382.50470 for devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long string to the blocking.asp page via a GET or POST request. Vulnerable parameters are flag, mac, and cat_id.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-11-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8879?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Asuswrt-Merlin firmware for ASUS devices older than 384.4 and ASUS firmware before 3.0.0.4.382.50470 for devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long string to the blocking.asp page via a GET or POST request. Vulnerable parameters are flag, mac, and cat_id.
Is CVE-2018-8879 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8879 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 32.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8879?
CVE-2018-8879 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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