Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DAP-1620 Path Handler
CVE-2025-2618

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-link
Status
Dap-1620
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the D-Link DAP-1620, particularly in the function set_ws_action of the Path Handler API. This flaw allows potential attackers to execute remote exploits, particularly impacting versions of the product that are no longer supported. Once exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access and manipulation of the device's memory, leading to serious security consequences.

Affected Version(s)

DAP-1620 1.03

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-2025-2618 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.300620
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300620
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.518963
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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