CVE-2013-4659

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in Broadcom ACSD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 5916. This component is used on routers of multiple vendors including ASUS RT-AC66U and TRENDnet TEW-812DRU.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2014/161/Security-and-SOHO-Routers

Source: cve@mitre.org

Press/Media Coverage

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122562/ASUS-RT-AC66U-ACSD-Remote-Root-Buffer-Overflow.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2014/161/Security-and-SOHO-Routers

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Press/Media Coverage

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122562/ASUS-RT-AC66U-ACSD-Remote-Root-Buffer-Overflow.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

13.9%

96th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

asus trendnet

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