CVE-2024-8578 TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 cstecgi.cgi setWiFiMeshName buffer overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the setWiFiMeshName function to potentially execute arbitrary code on TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 routers.
- 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-2024-8578?
CVE-2024-8578 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8, published on 8 Sep 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.861_B20230220. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function setWiFiMeshName of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument device_name leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Totolink T8 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8578 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-2024-8578 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8578 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcq9-xwqw-8822.