CVE-2024-37637

TOTOLINK A3700R V9.1.2u.6165_20211012 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via ssid5g in the function setWizardCfg

Critical · published June 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single misconfigured SSID could trigger a stack overflow in TOTOLINK A3700R, turning your router into an unintentional party host for attackers! Think of it like a hotel with a faulty reservation system: one wrong booking can overflow the available rooms, leaving your guests out in the cold — or worse, letting in unwanted visitors! An attacker could exploit this stack overflow to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your router. Imagine malicious actors gaining access to your network, snooping on your devices, or launching attacks against others. It's not just a breach; it’s a security nightmare that could put your entire network at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a faulty reservation system: one wrong booking can overflow the available rooms, leaving your guests out in the cold — or worse, letting in unwanted visitors! This stack overflow is triggered by the 'ssid5g' parameter in the 'setWizardCfg' function, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and execute their code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this stack overflow to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your router. Imagine malicious actors gaining access to your network, snooping on your devices, or launching attacks against others. It's not just a breach; it’s a security nightmare that could put your entire network at risk! Update your TOTOLINK A3700R to version V9.1.2u.6165_20211012 or later immediately. Ensure that all configurations are locked down and unnecessary features are disabled to minimize attack surfaces. Regularly check for firmware updates to stay ahead of vulnerabilities! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll secure your network and keep the unwanted guests out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00671 · 51.5th percentile
Published
2024-06-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUN 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK A3700R V9.1.2u.6165_20211012 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via ssid5g in the function setWizardCfg
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