Buffer overflow in Grandstream Ht801

CVE-2021-37748

Multiple buffer overflows in the limited configuration shell (/sbin/gs_config) on Grandstream HT801 devices before 1.0.29 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via a crafted manage_if setting, thus bypassing the intended restrictions of this shell and taking full control of the device. There are default weak credentials that can be used to authenticate.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.073 (93.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37748?
CVE-2021-37748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grandstream Ht801, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-10-28.
How severe is CVE-2021-37748?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-37748 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.