CVE-2024-40085 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi systems by sending oversized PPPoE credentials.
- 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-2024-40085?
CVE-2024-40085 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the local_app_set_router_wan function of Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via pppoe_username and pppoe_password fields being larger than 128 bytes in length.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40085?
How do I fix CVE-2024-40085?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40085 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-2024-40085 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40085 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg74-7p4f-j9xx.