CVE-2024-45694

D-Link Dir-x5460 Firmware remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.91%

Published16 Sept 2024

Description

The web service of certain models of D-Link wireless routers contains a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability, which allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the device.

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-x4860 Firmware1.00 · 1.04

D-Link Dir-x5460 Firmware1.01 · 1.02 · 1.04 · 1.10

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-45694 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45694 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.91%.

How severe is CVE-2024-45694?

CVE-2024-45694 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-45694?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware, D-Link Dir-x5460 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45694?

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.