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Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6478AC formWanTcpipSetup

IdentifiersCVE-2026-10165CWE-121· Stack-based Buffer Overflow

CVE-2026-10165 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Edimax BR-6478AC version 1.23. The flaw is in the formWanTcpipSetup function exposed through the /goform/formWanTcpipSetup POST request handler. According to the provided content, manipulation of the pppUserName argument can overflow a stack buffer. The issue is remotely reachable and public exploit code is reported to be available.

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Successful exploitation can cause a crash or denial of service of the affected device and may also enable arbitrary code execution, with resulting compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the device. The supplied CVSS vectors indicate high impact to C, I, and A.

Mitigation

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Restrict access to the affected management interface and specifically limit exposure of the /goform/formWanTcpipSetup handler from untrusted networks. Disable or firewall remote administrative access where possible, place the device behind trusted management networks only, and use network ACLs or segmentation to prevent unauthorized POST requests from reaching the vulnerable interface.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Edimax BR-6478AC to a vendor-fixed release if one is available. If no fixed firmware has been published, monitor vendor advisories and apply the update as soon as it becomes available.
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EdimaxBr-6478achardware
EdimaxBr-6478ac Firmwareoperating_system

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