CVE-2018-19242 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 20 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on TRENDnet routers via a buffer overflow in the apply.cgi endpoint.

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

What is CVE-2018-19242?

CVE-2018-19242 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in apply.cgi on TRENDnet TEW-632BRP 1.010B32 and TEW-673GRU devices allows attackers to hijack the control flow to any attacker-specified location by crafting a POST request payload (with authentication).

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19242?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Trendnet Tew-632brp Firmware, Trendnet Tew-673gru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19242?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19242 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-2018-19242 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19242 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x39m-5345-h729.