Impact
A buffer overflow exists in the /goform/setWAN function of Edimax BR-6428nC firmware versions up to 1.16. The vulnerable argument pptpDfGateway allows an attacker to overwrite critical stack data, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution or system compromise. This weakness is identified as CWE-119 and CWE-120 and directly affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
Affected Systems
The vulnerability impacts Edimax BR‑6428nC routers with firmware 1.16 or earlier. No other vendors or product lines are affected according to the CNA data.
Risk and Exploitability
The CVSS score of 8.7 indicates high severity. EPSS information is unavailable and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting it has not yet been widely exploited. However, the attack can be launched remotely via the setWAN endpoint, and the exploit is publicly disclosed. Attackers can target the router over a network to trigger the overflow, likely achieving remote code execution. The risk remains significant until a patch or mitigation is applied.
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