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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 68%

What is CVE-2018-15839?

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.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-15839 - Proof of Concept

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

68% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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