CVE-2024-7465 TOTOLINK CP450 cstecgi.cgi loginauth buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published 5 Aug 2024 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the login authentication function of TOTOLINK CP450 devices, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2024-7465?

CVE-2024-7465 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TOTOLINK CP450, published on 5 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK CP450 4.1.0cu.747_B20191224. Affected is the function loginauth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument http_host leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-273558 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. 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-2024-7465?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink Cp450 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7465?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7465 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-2024-7465 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7465 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wcjc-h4xr-66w9.