CVE-2024-7179 TOTOLINK A3600R cstecgi.cgi setParentalRules buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published 29 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the parental control settings of TOTOLINK A3600R routers, potentially executing arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-7179?

CVE-2024-7179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3600R, published on 29 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function setParentalRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument startTime/endTime leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272600. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A3600r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7179 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-2024-7179 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7179 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c5h-r3rf-6pjg.