CVE-2020-26561 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the mini_httpd component allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on unsupported Belkin Linksys routers.
- 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-2020-26561?
CVE-2020-26561 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Belkin LINKSYS WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability because of sprintf in create_dir in mini_httpd. Successful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Belkin Linksys Wrt 160nl Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26561 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-2020-26561 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26561 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rfj-52vv-cpj6.