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CVE-2023-45985

7.5 · HIGH

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 were discovered to contain a stack overflow in the function setParentalRules.

Published Oct 16, 2023CWE-787EPSS 0.72%

Overview

CVE-2023-45985 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 were discovered to contain a stack overflow in the function setParentalRules. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45985?

CVE-2023-45985 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-45985?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-45985?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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