CVE-2020-26561
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CVE-2020-26561 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Belkin LINKSYS WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability because of sprintf in create_dir in mini_httpd. Successful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 12.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Belkin LINKSYS WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability because of sprintf in create_dir in mini_httpd. Successful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belkin | Linksys Wrt 160nl Firmware | 1.0.04 | Build 2 |
References
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2020/10/20/wrt160nl-cve-2020-26561-bof/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2020/10/20/wrt160nl-cve-2020-26561-bof/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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