What is the severity of CVE-2017-14429?

CVE-2017-14429 is classified as critical due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution as root.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14429?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14429, update the D-Link DIR-850L firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2017-14429 have on my D-Link DIR-850L router?

CVE-2017-14429 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on your D-Link DIR-850L router, potentially compromising your device.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14429 if I cannot update my firmware?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-14429; the only solution is to update to the latest firmware that addresses the vulnerability.

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CVE-2017-14429

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13/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14429: OS Command Injection

Q: Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-14429?

CVE-2017-14429 affects D-Link DIR-850L REV. A with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 and REV. B with firmware through FW208WWb02.

First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )

The DHCP client on D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices allows unauthenticated remote code execution as root because /etc/services/INET/inet_ipv4.php mishandles shell metacharacters, affecting generated files such as WAN-1-udhcpc.sh.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DIR-850L firmware	<=fw114wwb07_h2ab
D-Link DIR-850L Firmware
D-Link DIR-850L firmware	<=fw208wwb02
dlink DIR-850L firmware	<fw114wwb07_h2ab
dlink DIR-850L firmware	=fw114wwb07_h2ab-beta1
dlink DIR-850L firmware	<=fw208wwb02

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Reference Links

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14429?
CVE-2017-14429 is classified as critical due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution as root.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14429?
To mitigate CVE-2017-14429, update the D-Link DIR-850L firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-14429?
CVE-2017-14429 affects D-Link DIR-850L REV. A with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 and REV. B with firmware through FW208WWb02.
What impact does CVE-2017-14429 have on my D-Link DIR-850L router?
CVE-2017-14429 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on your D-Link DIR-850L router, potentially compromising your device.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14429 if I cannot update my firmware?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-14429; the only solution is to update to the latest firmware that addresses the vulnerability.

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