CVE-2026-10165
Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6478AC Router
Publication date: 2026-05-31
Last updated on: 2026-05-31
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | br-6478ac | 1.23 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-121 | A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6478AC device, specifically in the function formWanTcpipSetup within the POST Request Handler component. It involves manipulation of the argument pppUserName, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow. This type of vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite parts of the memory stack, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes.
The attack can be performed remotely, meaning an attacker does not need physical access to the device to exploit it. Additionally, the exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious impacts including unauthorized remote code execution, denial of service, or complete compromise of the affected device. Since the vulnerability allows remote exploitation, attackers could gain control over the device or disrupt its normal operation without needing physical access.