A vulnerability was determined in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003. (CVE-2026-108892)
Description
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Linksys E1700 firmware version 1.0.0.4.003, specifically in the ssid1MACFilter function of the Mac Filter component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely by manipulating the newap_text_%d argument. The flaw has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating it allows complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patch information is available. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known active exploitation in the wild is reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-108892 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ssid1MACFilter function of the Mac Filter component in Linksys E1700 firmware version 1.0.0.4.003. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the argument newap_text_%d, allowing remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow. This can lead to full system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (critical) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but no vendor response or patch is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on the affected device, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it protects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or provided a fix, users should consider mitigating exposure by isolating the device from untrusted networks or disabling the vulnerable functionality if possible until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cgfm-fxm5-56x9
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-108892"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd55682cdf04f656da885c
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:47:20 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 22:07:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 03:48:07 UTC
Views: 8
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