CVE-2021-45756
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45756 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Asus RT-AC68U <3.0.0.4.385.20633 and RT-AC5300 <3.0.0.4.384.82072 are affected by a buffer overflow in blocking_request.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Asus RT-AC68U <3.0.0.4.385.20633 and RT-AC5300 <3.0.0.4.384.82072 are affected by a buffer overflow in blocking_request.cgi.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Rt-Ac68u Firmware | < 3.0.0.4.385.20633 |
| Asus | Rt-Ac5300 Firmware | < 3.0.0.4.384.82072 |
References
- http://asus.comVendor Advisory
- http://rt-ac68u.comBroken Link, URL Repurposed
- https://github.com/IBUILI/AsusExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://asus.comVendor Advisory
- http://rt-ac68u.comBroken Link, URL Repurposed
- https://github.com/IBUILI/AsusExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45756?
Asus RT-AC68U <3.0.0.4.385.20633 and RT-AC5300 <3.0.0.4.384.82072 are affected by a buffer overflow in blocking_request.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2021-45756?
CVE-2021-45756 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45756?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-45756?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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