Description
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input in certain ASUS router models allows an adjacent authenticated user to corrupt device operations and cause a denial of service via an HTTP request with input exceeding the expected length.
Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Restrict Access
AI Analysis

Impact

Based on the description, it is inferred that the buffer copy does not check the input size, allowing an authenticated adjacent user to overflow an HTTP request parameter. This corrupts device memory and brings the router down, classifying the incident as denial of service because the attacker can crash the router without affecting data confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability is identified as CWE‑121.

Affected Systems

Vulnerable routers include ASUS routers that run Asuswrt firmware version 3.0.0.4, specifically those in the 386 and 388 hardware series. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack surface is limited to authenticated users who can send HTTP requests to the management interface. The likely attack vector is an authenticated HTTP request with an oversized input that triggers the buffer overflow.

Risk and Exploitability

The static evaluation gives a CVSS score of 8.2, indicating high severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the likely attack vector involves an authenticated local user sending oversized data over the HTTP interface, suggesting the exploitation is easier than a fully remote, unauthenticated attack but still requires privileged knowledge. Consequently, the risk is high and the likelihood of exploitation remains uncertain but potentially realistic in environments where management traffic is exposed or credentials are weak.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 08:01 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest firmware update for ASUS routers as provided in the ASUS Security Advisory to patch the buffer overflow.
  • Restrict HTTP management access to a trusted internal network or specific IP addresses.
  • If possible, disable the HTTP management interface or enforce strong authentication to limit potential attackers.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 08:01 UTC.

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References
History

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated HTTP Buffer Overflow Causing Denial of Service in ASUS Routers

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input in certain ASUS router models allows an adjacent authenticated user to corrupt device operations and cause a denial of service via an HTTP request with input exceeding the expected length. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
First Time appeared Asus
Asus router
Weaknesses CWE-121
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:asus:router:asuswrt_3.0.0.4_386_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:router:asuswrt_3.0.0.4_388_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Asus
Asus router
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ASUS

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T19:17:23.552Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T08:03:22.659Z

Link: CVE-2026-17518

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T19:17:17.204Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-20T02:17:11.307

Modified: 2026-10-20T20:17:24.460

Link: CVE-2026-17518

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T08:15:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow