Edimax BR-6428NS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in L2TP Setup POST Request Handler

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Edimax BR-6428NS router, specifically in version 1.10. The issue arises in the POST request handler within the 'formL2TPSetup' function, where improper handling of the 'L2TPUserName' argument creates the potential for a buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a buffer overflow, which can commonly result in arbitrary code execution or causing the device to crash.

Added: May 18, 2026, 2:23 AM
Updated: May 18, 2026, 2:23 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.3
impact
0.6
exploitability
9.1
remediation
0.0
relevance
8.7
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
8.3

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