CVE-2019-20082 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in ASUS RT-N53 routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS parameters.

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-2019-20082?

CVE-2019-20082 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS RT-N53 3.0.0.4.376.3754 devices have a buffer overflow via a long lan_dns1_x or lan_dns2_x parameter to Advanced_LAN_Content.asp.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-N53 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20082 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-2019-20082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h85j-72xp-mx96.

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