Linksys WRT160N up to 2.0.03 build 009 apply.cgi ping_size memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linksys WRT160N up to 2.0.03 build 009. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file apply.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ping_size can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-2678. Additionally, an exploit exists. It seems this entry received a duplicate CVE-2013-10058.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Linksys WRT160N up to 2.0.03 build 009 (Router Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file apply.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ping_size with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 02/11/2013 by Michael Messner (m1k3) with s3cur1ty as confirmed article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at s3cur1ty.de. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2678 since 03/22/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/02/2025).

A public exploit has been developed by Michael Messner and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (24478) and OSVDB (90093†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-7608, VDB-7609, VDB-7610 and VDB-7611. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Michael Messner
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: linksys.com

Advisory: s3cur1ty.de
Researcher: Michael Messner (m1k3)
Organization: s3cur1ty
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-2678 (🔍)
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GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7696
X-Force: 84072
SecurityFocus: 59710
OSVDB: 90093

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2013 11:25
Updated: 08/02/2025 00:01
Changes: 02/18/2013 11:25 (53), 04/16/2018 11:58 (1), 05/05/2021 08:26 (3), 05/05/2021 08:31 (18), 06/15/2024 16:10 (16), 08/02/2025 00:01 (2)
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