Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-842 Router
CVE-2020-8962

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-842 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2020

What is CVE-2020-8962?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affects the D-Link DIR-842 REVC router due to improper handling of the LOGINPASSWORD parameter in a POST request to the /MTFWU endpoint. The use of the unsafe strcpy function can lead to potential execution of arbitrary code, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the device.

References

https://ctrsec.io/index.php/2020/02/12/cve-2020-8962-d-li...
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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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