Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-615 Router
CVE-2018-15839

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Dir-615 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2018

Summary

D-Link DIR-615 routers are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a specially crafted Authorization HTTP header. When an attacker sends a long header, it can cause the device to crash or allow remote execution of arbitrary code. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it could be leveraged to gain unauthorized access to the device or the network it safeguards.

References

https://hackingvila.wordpress.com/2018/08/24/d-link-dir-6...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45317/
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EPSS Score

51% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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