CVE-2021-40556

Published Oct 6, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd service in ASUS RT-AX56U Router Version 3.0.0.4.386.44266. This vulnerability is caused by the strcat function called by "caupload" input handle function allowing the user to enter 0xFFFF bytes into the stack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands remotely. The vulnerability requires authentication.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27731 A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd service in ASUS RT-AX56U Router Version 3.0.0.4.386.44266. This vulnerability is caused by the strcat function called by "caupload" input handle function allowing the user to enter 0xFFFF bytes into the stack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands remotely. The vulnerability requires authentication.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:44 AM
Reserved
Sep 7, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 6, 2022, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:07 AM