CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3992: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 03 2011(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the SSH server functionality on the D-Link DES-3800 with firmware before 4.50B052, DWL-2100AP with firmware before 2.50RC548, and DWL-3200AP with firmware before 2.55RC549 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DES-3800
D-Link DES-3800 Firmware<=4.50
D-Link DES-3800 Firmware=4.00
D-Link DWL-2100AP
Dlink Dwl-2100ap Firmware<=2.50
D-Link DWL-3200AP
D-Link DWL-3200AP<=2.55
D-Link DWL-3200AP=2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3992?

    CVE-2011-3992 is a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3992?

    To fix CVE-2011-3992, upgrade the firmware on D-Link devices to the latest version: 4.50B052 for DES-3800, 2.50RC548 for DWL-2100AP, and 2.55RC549 for DWL-3200AP.

  • Which D-Link products are affected by CVE-2011-3992?

    CVE-2011-3992 affects the D-Link DES-3800, DWL-2100AP, and DWL-3200AP with older firmware versions.

  • Can CVE-2011-3992 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-3992 can be exploited remotely due to a buffer overflow in the SSH server functionality.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3992?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2011-3992 include arbitrary code execution by attackers and service disruptions.

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