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CVE-2016-6563: D-Link DIR routers contain a stack-based buffer overflow in the HNAP Login action

First published: Fri Jul 13 2018(Updated: )

Processing malformed SOAP messages when performing the HNAP Login action causes a buffer overflow in the stack in some D-Link DIR routers. The vulnerable XML fields within the SOAP body are: Action, Username, LoginPassword, and Captcha. The following products are affected: DIR-823, DIR-822, DIR-818L(W), DIR-895L, DIR-890L, DIR-885L, DIR-880L, DIR-868L, and DIR-850L.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DIR-823 Firmware
D-Link DIR-823 Firmware
D-Link DIR-822 firmware
D-Link DIR-822
D-Link DIR-818L Firmware
D-Link DIR-818L
D-Link DIR-895L Firmware
D-Link DIR-895L Firmware
D-Link DIR-890L Firmware
D-Link DIR-890L Firmware
D-Link DIR-885L Firmware
Dlink DIR-885L MFC
D-Link DIR-880L Firmware
D-Link DIR-880L Firmware
D-Link DIR-868L Firmware
D-Link DIR-868LW
D-Link DIR-850L Firmware
D-Link DIR-850L Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2016-6563?

    CVE-2016-6563 is a vulnerability that causes a buffer overflow in the stack of some D-Link DIR routers when processing malformed SOAP messages during the HNAP Login action.

  • Which fields within the SOAP body are vulnerable in CVE-2016-6563?

    The vulnerable XML fields within the SOAP body are Action, Username, LoginPassword, and Captcha.

  • Which D-Link routers are affected by CVE-2016-6563?

    The following D-Link routers are affected: DIR-823, DIR-822, DIR-818L.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6563?

    CVE-2016-6563 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-6563?

    You can find more information about CVE-2016-6563 at the following references: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/38, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94130, https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40805/

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