CVE-2020-12125 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on WAVLINK routers via a buffer overflow in the makeRequest.cgi endpoint 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-2020-12125?

CVE-2020-12125 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote buffer overflow vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/makeRequest.cgi endpoint of the WAVLINK WN530H4 M30H4.V5030.190403 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary machine instructions as root without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12125?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wn530h4 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12125 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-2020-12125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5fwv-f3m5-wrpg.

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