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CVE-2026-108892: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Linksys E1700

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-108892cvecve-2026-108892
Published: 10/12/2026 (10/12/2026, 13:30:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Linksys
Product: E1700

Description

CVE-2026-108892 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linksys E1700 router version 1.0.0.4.003. It affects the ssid1MACFilter function in the Mac Filter component, triggered by manipulation of the newap_text_%d argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code is available, but the vendor has not responded or issued a fix.

CVSS v4.0

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

Linksys

E1700

Affected versions
=1.0.0.4.003

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/12/2026, 14:18:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Linksys E1700 version 1.0.0.4.003 involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the ssid1MACFilter function of the Mac Filter component, specifically in the /goform/ssid1MACFilter endpoint. The flaw is triggered by crafted input to the newap_text_%d argument, allowing remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code has been disclosed. The vendor was contacted but did not respond or provide a patch.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, posing a critical risk to device security and network integrity. The public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should consider disabling the vulnerable functionality if possible or isolating the device from untrusted networks. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or advisories. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-10-11T14:22:08.723Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6acce8d92cdf04f6569d8fa9

Added to database: 10/12/2026, 14:04:09 UTC

Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 14:18:57 UTC

Last updated: 10/13/2026, 03:48:07 UTC

Views: 13

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