CVE-2026-9459
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-05-25
Last updated on: 2026-05-25
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | ew-7438rpn | 1.31 |
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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 is a security flaw found in the Edimax EW-7438RPn device, specifically in the function formConnectionSetting within the file /goform/formConnectionSetting.
The flaw occurs when an attacker manipulates the argument max_Conn/timeOut, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow.
This type of overflow can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the device to crash.
The attack can be initiated remotely, meaning the attacker does not need physical access to the device.
Additionally, the exploit for this vulnerability has been publicly released, increasing the risk of attacks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized remote code execution, which may allow attackers to take control of the affected device.
It can also lead to denial of service by causing the device to crash or become unresponsive.
Since the exploit is publicly available, the risk of exploitation is higher, potentially leading to compromised network security and data breaches.