CVE-2017-15655 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Asus router HTTPd allow remote code execution with admin rights when an administrator visits specific pages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-15655?
CVE-2017-15655 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the HTTPd server in Asus asuswrt version <=3.0.0.4.376.X. All have been fixed in version 3.0.0.4.378, but this vulnerability was not previously disclosed. Some end-of-life routers have this version as the newest and thus are vulnerable at this time. This vulnerability allows for RCE with administrator rights when the administrator visits several pages.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Asuswrt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15655 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-2017-15655 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15655 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6cp-hqm8-4phj.