CVE-2024-7172: a3600r Buffer Overflow — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSaveConfig of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi?action=save&setting. The manipulation of the argument http_host leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-272593 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
totolink	a3600r_firmware	All
totolink	a3600r	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A3600R/getSaveConfig.md https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A3600R/getSaveConfig.md

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272593 https://vuldb.com/?id.272593 https://vuldb.com/?submit.378039 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272593 https://vuldb.com/?id.272593 https://vuldb.com/?submit.378039

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7172? +

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSaveConfig of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi?action=save&setting. The manipulation of the argument http_host leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-272593 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7172? +

CVE-2024-7172 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7172? +

CVE-2024-7172 affects products from totolink, specifically: a3600r, a3600r_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7172? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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