CVE-2024-10194 WAVLINK WN530H4/WN530HG4/WN572HG3 Front-End Authentication Page login.cgi Goto_chidx stack-based overflow

High 8.7 Published 20 Oct 2024 Updated 21 Oct 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in the login.cgi component allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on WAVLINK routers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-10194?

CVE-2024-10194 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in WAVLINK WN530H4, published on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in WAVLINK WN530H4, WN530HG4 and WN572HG3 up to 20221028. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function Goto_chidx of the file login.cgi of the component Front-End Authentication Page. The manipulation of the argument wlanUrl leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10194?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Wavlink Wn530h4 Firmware, Wavlink Wn530hg4 Firmware, Wavlink Wn572hg3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10194?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-10194 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-2024-10194 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-10194 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46qv-gx85-99hh.