#VU81632 Heap-based buffer overflow in DIR-X3260


Published: 2023-10-05 | Updated: 2024-01-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81632

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44418

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIR-X3260
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

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 within the prog.cgi binary. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DIR-X3260: 1.02b02


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1516/
http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10365


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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