Remote code execution in D-Link routers



Published: 2018-01-16
Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Dir-815
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Dir-645
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Dir-615
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor D-Link

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU10024

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the service.cgi when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Dir-815: 1.03

Dir-645: 1.03

Dir-615: 1.03

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137517


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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