CVE-2023-41349 ASUS RT-AX88U - externally-controlled format string
An authenticated attacker can exploit a format string vulnerability in the OpenVPN configuration to leak sensitive information or cause a permanent denial of service.
- 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-2023-41349?
CVE-2023-41349 is a high-severity vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX88U, published on 18 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ASUS router RT-AX88U has a vulnerability of using externally controllable format strings within its Advanced Open VPN function. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit the exported OpenVPN configuration to execute an externally-controlled format string attack, resulting in sensitivity information leakage, or forcing the device to reset and permanent denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41349?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Rt-Ax88u Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41349?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41349 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-41349 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41349 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in ASUS RT-AX88U
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqpv-jvpq-xjvc.