#VU23801 Stack-based buffer overflow in DCS-960L


Published: 2019-12-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23801

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17146

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DCS-960L
Hardware solutions / Office equipment, IP-phones, print servers

Vendor: 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 when parsing SOAPAction request header within the HNAP service. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted SOAP request to the affected IP camera, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and gain full access to the IP camera.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DCS-960L: 1.07.102


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1031/
http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10142


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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