CVE-2018-17022 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in ASUS GT-AC5300 routers running firmware through version 3.0.0.4.384_32738. This flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by sending a crafted request after setting a long sh_path0 value, potentially leading to a device crash or other unspecified impacts. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), the vulnerability has a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.0.0.4.384_32738CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:asus:gt-ac5300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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