SB2022092126 - Remote code execution in multiple D-Link routers 



SB2022092126 - Remote code execution in multiple D-Link routers

Published: September 21, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022092126
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41140)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the lighttpd service when handling HTTP requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to port 80/tcp on the affected device, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.