CVE-2019-8985
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
71.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
On Netis WF2411 with firmware 2.1.36123 and other Netis WF2xxx devices (possibly WF2411 through WF2880), there is a stack-based buffer overflow that does not require authentication. This can cause denial of service (device restart) or remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered by a GET request with a long HTTP "Authorization: Basic" header that is mishandled by user_auth->user_ok in /bin/boa.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-02-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8985?
On Netis WF2411 with firmware 2.1.36123 and other Netis WF2xxx devices (possibly WF2411 through WF2880), there is a stack-based buffer overflow that does not require authentication. This can cause denial of service (device restart) or remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered by a GET request with a long HTTP "Authorization: Basic" header that is mishandled by user_auth->user_ok in /bin/boa.
Is CVE-2019-8985 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-8985 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 71.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8985?
CVE-2019-8985 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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