Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DCS-932L Network Camera
CVE-2025-4842

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dcs-932l
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4842?

A security vulnerability in the D-Link DCS-932L network camera, specifically in the function isUCPCameraNameChanged of the file /sbin/ucp, allows for a stack-based buffer overflow. This issue arises due to improper handling of the CameraName argument, which can be manipulated by an attacker. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, meaning that attackers do not need physical access to the device. Notably, this vulnerability affects versions of the product that are no longer supported, thereby posing significant risks if not addressed.

Affected Version(s)

DCS-932L 2.18.01

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-2025-4842 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309310
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309310
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.574925
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
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

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