CVE-2024-8079 TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 exportOvpn buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published Updated

A remote buffer overflow in the exportOvpn function of TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 routers allows attackers to execute 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-2024-8079?

CVE-2024-8079 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8, published on 22 Aug 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 AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.862_B20230228. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function exportOvpn. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. 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-2024-8079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink T8 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8079 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-2024-8079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6xx-q6w3-8m4c.

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