CVE-2026-8776: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6428NS
CVE-2026-8776 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1. 10. The flaw exists in the formPPTPSetup function of the POST request handler, where improper handling of the pptpUserName argument allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 8. 7. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official patch or mitigation guidance is currently available. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported to date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Edimax BR-6428NS firmware version 1.10. It arises from a buffer overflow condition in the formPPTPSetup function located in the /goform/formPPTPSetup POST request handler. Specifically, manipulation of the pptpUserName parameter can overflow a buffer, potentially allowing remote code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be triggered over the network. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the router. No known active exploitation has been reported, but public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of future attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting network access to the affected device, disabling PPTP services if possible, or replacing the device with a secure alternative. Monitor vendor channels for any forthcoming patches or updates.
CVE-2026-8776: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6428NS
Description
CVE-2026-8776 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1. 10. The flaw exists in the formPPTPSetup function of the POST request handler, where improper handling of the pptpUserName argument allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 8. 7. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official patch or mitigation guidance is currently available. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported to date.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Edimax BR-6428NS firmware version 1.10. It arises from a buffer overflow condition in the formPPTPSetup function located in the /goform/formPPTPSetup POST request handler. Specifically, manipulation of the pptpUserName parameter can overflow a buffer, potentially allowing remote code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be triggered over the network. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the router. No known active exploitation has been reported, but public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of future attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting network access to the affected device, disabling PPTP services if possible, or replacing the device with a secure alternative. Monitor vendor channels for any forthcoming patches or updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T09:41:27.271Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0a69e2ec166c07b036bd97
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 1:22:42 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 1:36:40 AM
Last updated: 5/18/2026, 4:41:20 AM
Views: 13
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