CVE-2021-42911

A Format String vulnerability exists in DrayTek Vigor 2960 <= 1.5.1.3, DrayTek Vigor 3900 <= 1.5.1.3, and DrayTek Vigor 300B <= 1.5.1.3 in the mainfunction.cgi…

published March 29, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty HTTP message is all it takes to exploit this format string vulnerability in DrayTek Vigor routers! Remote attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code just by sending a malformed request. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer slips in a fake order through the back door — without anyone checking the menu, the kitchen might serve something dangerous instead of the intended dish! If exploited, a malicious user could gain control over the device, executing arbitrary commands and potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a whole lot of chaos for your business. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer slips in a fake order through the back door — without anyone checking the menu, the kitchen might serve something dangerous instead of the intended dish! This format string vulnerability exists in the mainfunction.cgi file of DrayTek Vigor 2960, 3900, and 300B models. By manipulating the QUERY STRING in an HTTP request, an attacker can trick the system into executing malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious user could gain control over the device, executing arbitrary commands and potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a whole lot of chaos for your business. Yikes! Ensure your devices are updated to the latest firmware version beyond 1.5.1.3 immediately. Regularly audit your router configurations and monitor for any unusual activity. It's also wise to implement strict access controls. You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch up, and you'll keep those hackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03524 · 89.2th percentile
Published
2022-03-29T19:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 MAR 19:30Z
    A Format String vulnerability exists in DrayTek Vigor 2960 <= 1.5.1.3, DrayTek Vigor 3900 <= 1.5.1.3, and DrayTek Vigor 300B <= 1.5.1.3 in the mainfunction.cgi…
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