ASUS Router backdoor

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ASUS Router 3.0.0.4_382 series/3.0.0.4_386 series/3.0.0.4_388 series/3.0.0.6_102 series. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in backdoor. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-13062. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in ASUS Router 3.0.0.4_382 series/3.0.0.4_386 series/3.0.0.4_388 series/3.0.0.6_102 series. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a backdoor vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-912. The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An unintended entry point vulnerability has been identified in certain router models, which may allow for arbitrary command execution. Refer to the ' 01/02/2025 ASUS Router AiCloud vulnerability' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

The advisory is shared at asus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-13062 since 12/31/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/02/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1588.001 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Type

• Router Operating System

Vendor

• ASUS

Name

• Router

Version

• 3.0.0.4_382 series
• 3.0.0.4_386 series
• 3.0.0.4_388 series
• 3.0.0.6_102 series

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.asus.com/

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