D-Link DIR-3040 prog.cgi SetIPv6PppoeSettings Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-41225

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dir-3040
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-41225?

A vulnerability exists in the prog.cgi binary of D-Link DIR-3040 routers, which processes HNAP requests on the lighttpd web server. This vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user input, allowing an attacker with network access to exploit it by executing arbitrary code in the context of the root user. Exploitation requires authentication, making it essential for users to assess their router's exposure and implement necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

DIR-3040 120B03

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1333/
x_research-advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/pub...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-41225 : D-Link DIR-3040 prog.cgi SetIPv6PppoeSettings Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability