#VU81633 Stack-based buffer overflow in DIR-X3260 - CVE-2023-44419

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81633

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44419

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIR-X3260
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: D-Link

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the prog.cgi binary. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the local network can trigger 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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DIR-X3260: 1.02b02

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1517/
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10365

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.