SB2015021302 - Command execution in D-Link DIR-645



SB2015021302 - Command execution in D-Link DIR-645

Published: February 13, 2015 Updated: September 7, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2015021302
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2051)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to OS command injection in the HNAP SOAP interface. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted input to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Note: the vulnerability is being exploited by various attachers to deliver several Mirai variants (e.g., Satori, JenX, etc.).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.