CVE-2026-71936: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch G2540xs
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the sysreboot function of DrayTek VigorSwitch G2540xs devices. This flaw arises from unsafe concatenation of input data into a fixed-size buffer. An attacker with valid administrative credentials to the device's web management interface can exploit this to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.6.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2540xs
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2540xs
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch FX2120
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2282x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2282x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch Q2300x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch PQ2300xb
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2542x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2542x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2542xh
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch PX2060
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G1280
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P1280
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P1281x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G1282
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P1282
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2121
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2121
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch PQ2121x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch Q2121x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2280x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2280x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch Q2200x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch PQ2200xb
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2100
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2100
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch G2540x
DrayTek Corporation
VigorSwitch P2540x
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71936 is a classic buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models, specifically in the sysreboot function. The issue is caused by unsafe concatenation of split valueN data into a fixed-size buffer, which can be triggered remotely by an attacker who has valid administrative credentials to the device's web management interface. Exploitation can lead to denial of service or arbitrary command execution. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires administrative privileges and can result in denial of service or arbitrary command execution on the affected device. This could disrupt network operations or allow an attacker to gain control over the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Since exploitation requires administrative credentials, it is recommended to restrict and monitor administrative access to the device's web management interface. Check the vendor advisory regularly for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-08T16:37:44.519Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8c7defacd9273b49e1b468
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 17:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 09:37:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 36
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