CVE-2026-71939: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch G2540xs
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-71939: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in DrayTek Corporation 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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