VDB-96280 · CVE-2017-5632 · BID 95857

Asus RT-N56U 3.0.0.4.374_979 WAN Connection denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Asus RT-N56U 3.0.0.4.374_979. This affects an unknown function of the component WAN Connection. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-5632. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Asus RT-N56U 3.0.0.4.374_979. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component WAN Connection. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered on the ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router with Firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979. When executing an "nmap -O" command that specifies an IP address of an affected device, one can crash the device's WAN connection, causing disconnection from the Internet, a Denial of Service (DoS). The attack is only possible from within the local area network.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2017. The weakness was published 01/30/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-5632 since 01/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as functional.

Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95857†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Functional

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: asus.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5632 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5632
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96280
SecurityFocus: 95857 - ASUS RT-N56U CVE-2017-5632 Unspecified Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5632 - ASUS - RT-N56U - Denial of Service Issue

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

Entryinfo

Created: 01/30/2017 17:29
Updated: 08/07/2020 14:32
Changes: 01/30/2017 17:29 (59), 08/07/2020 14:32 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:6D4:103

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