CVE-2013-6343 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on ASUS routers via buffer overflows in the web interface without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-6343?

CVE-2013-6343 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) apps_name or (2) apps_flag parameter to APP_Installation.asp.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6343?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac66u Firmware, Asus Rt-N56u Firmware, Asus Tm-Ac1900 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6343?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-6343 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6343 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hpf-fhp5-r44c.