CVE-2022-25596 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting ASUS RT-AC56U routers, stemming from insufficient validation of decryption parameter length. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker on the local area network (LAN) to execute arbitrary code, perform unauthorized operations, and disrupt service. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable with low complexity and can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.0.4.386.45956CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ac86u_firmware:3.0.0.4.386.45956:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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