Vulnerability · Published Sep 18, 2023 · Assigned by twcert
CVE-2023-41349ASUS RT-AX88U - externally-controlled format string
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in RT-AX88U from ASUS. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 59% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 41.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
ASUS router RT-AX88U has a vulnerability of using externally controllable format strings within its Advanced Open VPN function. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit the exported OpenVPN configuration to execute an externally-controlled format string attack, resulting in sensitivity information leakage, or forcing the device to reset and permanent denial of service.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-134 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H