# CVE-2020-27301: A stack buffer overflow in Realtek RTL8710 (and other Ameba-based devices) can lead to remote code execution via the "AES\_UnWRAP" function,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2021-06-04 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A stack buffer overflow in Realtek RTL8710 (and other Ameba-based devices) can lead to remote code execution via the "AES_UnWRAP" function, when an attacker in Wi-Fi range sends a crafted "Encrypted GTK" value as part of the WPA2 4-way-handshake.

## What to do

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## References

- https://www.vdoo.com/blog/realtek-wifi-vulnerabilities-zero-day
- https://github.com/chertoGUN/CVE-2020-27301-hostapd

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