CVE-2023-52162 Memory corruption in n/a
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on Mercusys MW325R routers via a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-52162?
CVE-2023-52162 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mercusys MW325R EU V3 (Firmware MW325R(EU)_V3_1.11.0 Build 221019) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Exploiting the vulnerability requires authentication.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52162?
How do I fix CVE-2023-52162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52162 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-2023-52162 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-52162 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvhg-jw6p-89xf.