CVE-2026-78170: Buffer Overflow in UTT HiPER 1200GW
Description
CVE-2026-78170 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in UTT HiPER 1200GW version 2.5.3-170306. The flaw exists in the strcpy function within the /goform/formConfigFastDirectionW file, where manipulation of the ssid argument can cause a buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Exploit code has been published, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
UTT
HiPER 1200GW
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Technical Analysis
A buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-78170) affects UTT HiPER 1200GW up to version 2.5.3-170306. The issue is located in the strcpy function of the /goform/formConfigFastDirectionW endpoint, where an attacker can manipulate the ssid parameter to trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity. Although exploit code has been published, no active exploitation has been confirmed. No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution on the affected device. Given the high CVSS score and remote attack vector, the impact is significant for affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the ssid parameter. Avoid exposing the device management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T14:20:07.393Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8ba779acd9273b49bfd08b
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 02:07:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:37:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 80
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