CVE-2019-20082 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting ASUS RT-N53 routers running firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3754. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending an overly long string to the lan_dns1_x or lan_dns2_x parameters on the Advanced_LAN_Content.asp page. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there are no known public exploits or active exploitation listed in KEV, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating potential interest in developing exploits.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.0.4.376.3754CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-n53_firmware:3.0.0.4.376.3754:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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