Netis WF2880 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in cgitest.cgi Allowing Denial-of-Service

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Netis WF2880 router, specifically in the v2.1.40207 firmware. The issue arises in the FUN_0047151c function of the cgitest.cgi file. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the wds_set parameter in the payload, leading to a program crash and potentially causing a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a program crash, leading to a Denial-of-Service condition.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a payload with a crafted wds_set value, which triggers the buffer overflow in the FUN_0047151c function of the cgitest.cgi file.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
2.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
9.1
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
10.0

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