CVE-2024-43689 Memory corruption in WAB-I1750-PS

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on ELECOM wireless access points via a stack-based buffer overflow in HTTP request processing.

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-2024-43689?

CVE-2024-43689 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-I1750-PS, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ELECOM wireless access points. By processing a specially crafted HTTP request, arbitrary code may be executed.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43689?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Elecom Wab-I1750-Ps Firmware, Elecom Wab-S1167-Ps Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43689?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43689 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-2024-43689 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43689 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63vh-qfjc-gpw5.

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