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
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.