# CVE-2013-6343: Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374\_979 allow remote attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2014-01-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) apps_name or (2) apps_flag parameter to APP_Installation.asp.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://infosec42.blogspot.com/2014/01/exploit-asus-rt-n56u-remote-root-shell.html
- http://osvdb.org/102267
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31033
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65046
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31033

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