CVE-2024-42812

D-Link Dir-860l Firmware remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 15.5%

Published19 Aug 2024

Description

In D-Link DIR-860L v2.03, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the SID field in gena.cgi. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

D-Link Dir-860l Firmware2.0.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42812 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42812 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 15.5%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42812?

CVE-2024-42812 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 15.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42812?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-860l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42812?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.