CVE-2026-9442
Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6478AC Router
Publication date: 2026-05-25
Last updated on: 2026-05-25
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-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6478AC device, specifically in the function formiNICSiteSurvey within the POST Request Handler component. It involves a weakness where manipulating the argument selSSID can cause a buffer overflow. This means that an attacker can send specially crafted data remotely to overflow the buffer, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or control over the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to cause a buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt the normal operation of the device. This could lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, or denial of service on the affected device.