CVE-2024-40086 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending a password field larger than 64 bytes to the Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System.

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-2024-40086?

CVE-2024-40086 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_wifi_SSID_PWD function of Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a password field larger than 64 bytes in length.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40086?

How do I fix CVE-2024-40086?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40086 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-2024-40086 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40086 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hf6-p83p-6hv7.

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