#VU103731 Buffer overflow in DSL-3788 - CVE-2024-57440
Published: February 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103731
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57440
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DSL-3788
DSL-3788
Software vendor:
D-Link
D-Link
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the "COMM_MakeCustomMsg" function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted request, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.