CVE-2013-7173

Belkin n750 routers have a buffer overflow

published February 13, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A buffer overflow lurking in Belkin n750 routers could spell trouble! It's like an overstuffed suitcase that bursts open, spilling everything inside! 💥 Think of it like a crowded elevator where too many people have crammed in, causing the doors to malfunction and open unpredictably. In this case, the overflow could allow an attacker to exploit the situation and gain access to sensitive data. If exploited, this buffer overflow could give an attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code on the router. This means they could take control of the device, potentially snooping on your network traffic or redirecting it for malicious purposes. While there’s no known exploit yet, the risk is still concerning!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator where too many people have crammed in, causing the doors to malfunction and open unpredictably. In this case, the overflow could allow an attacker to exploit the situation and gain access to sensitive data. The vulnerability in Belkin n750 routers arises from improper bounds checking, allowing attackers to overflow the buffer and execute their own code on the device. This flaw can be triggered by sending specially crafted data packets to the router.

What to do

If exploited, this buffer overflow could give an attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code on the router. This means they could take control of the device, potentially snooping on your network traffic or redirecting it for malicious purposes. While there’s no known exploit yet, the risk is still concerning! To protect your network, ensure your Belkin n750 router is updated to the latest firmware version available from the manufacturer. Also, consider changing default settings and passwords to strengthen your device's security. You've got this! Follow these steps, and your router will be safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01987 · 80.5th percentile
Published
2020-02-13T22:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 22:19Z
    Belkin n750 routers have a buffer overflow
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