CVE-2024-8579 TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 cstecgi.cgi setWiFiRepeaterCfg buffer overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the WiFi repeater configuration handler, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the device.
- 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-2024-8579?
CVE-2024-8579 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 classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. This affects the function setWiFiRepeaterCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument password leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack 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-2024-8579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Totolink T8 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8579 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-2024-8579 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8579 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfc5-9fgm-gcmj.