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CVE-2026-71939: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch G2540xs

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-71939cvecve-2026-71939
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 17:08:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: DrayTek Corporation
Product: VigorSwitch G2540xs

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the acl_general_setup Add ACE function of DrayTek VigorSwitch G2540xs devices. This occurs due to copying a name field into a fixed-size buffer without validating its length. An attacker with valid administrative credentials to the device's web management interface can exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary commands.

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, 17:37:27 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-71939 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models, specifically in the acl_general_setup Add ACE function. The flaw arises from copying the name field into a fixed-size buffer without checking the input length, enabling a remote attacker with administrative privileges on the web management interface to trigger a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability requires valid admin credentials and does not involve user interaction beyond that. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to denial of service or arbitrary command execution on the affected device. 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. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity on the device's management interface.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-08-08T16:37:44.519Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8c7defacd9273b49e1b46e

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 17:22:55 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 17:37:27 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 17:45:35 UTC

Views: 4

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