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CVE-2026-71912: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in DrayTek Corporation VigorAP 918R

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-71912cvecve-2026-71912
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 17:07:44 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: DrayTek Corporation
Product: VigorAP 918R

Description

Multiple DrayTek VigorAP models contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the apautotest function. The vulnerability is caused by missing length checks during memory copy operations involving the CMD6 field. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input, causing a denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary commands. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.6high

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/24/2026, 17:53:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a classic buffer overflow in multiple DrayTek VigorAP models, specifically in the apautotest function. The root cause is the lack of input size validation when copying data related to the CMD6 field. Exploitation requires authenticated access with administrative privileges to the device's web interface, allowing a remote attacker to trigger the overflow via crafted input. The impact includes denial of service and the possibility of arbitrary command execution.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to denial of service conditions or arbitrary command execution on affected devices. However, exploitation requires valid administrative credentials, limiting the attack surface to authorized users. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor DrayTek's advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks to reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-08-08T16:37:44.517Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8c7de7acd9273b49e1b330

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 17:22:47 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 17:53:09 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 19:07:41 UTC

Views: 2

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