CVE-2021-35393

Realtek Jungle SDK version v2.x up to v3.4.14B provides a 'WiFi Simple Config' server that implements both UPnP and SSDP protocols

published August 16, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
68%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky buffer overflow lurks in the Realtek Jungle SDK, waiting for the right moment to pounce! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a crowded concert where the sound engineer accidentally cranks the volume too high. Too much input could overwhelm the system, causing a chaotic feedback loop that lets an unauthorized person take over the soundboard! If exploited, a remote attacker can gain arbitrary code execution, essentially taking over the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even control over the entire network! Talk about a security nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded concert where the sound engineer accidentally cranks the volume too high. Too much input could overwhelm the system, causing a chaotic feedback loop that lets an unauthorized person take over the soundboard! This vulnerability arises from unsafe parsing of the UPnP SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE Callback header, allowing attackers to exploit the stack buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices.

What to do

If exploited, a remote attacker can gain arbitrary code execution, essentially taking over the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even control over the entire network! Talk about a security nightmare! To protect your devices, update the Realtek Jungle SDK to version 3.4.15B or later as soon as possible. Additionally, consider disabling UPnP features if they're not needed, and review network configurations for maximum security. Don't let this one slip through the cracks! You've got this! Implement these changes, and you'll be on your way to fortifying your network. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.68298 ยท 99.3th percentile
Published
2021-08-16T11:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 11:07Z
    Realtek Jungle SDK version v2.x up to v3.4.14B provides a 'WiFi Simple Config' server that implements both UPnP and SSDP protocols
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