CVE-2018-17063: OS Command Injection

Published Sep 15, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices. An HTTP request parameter is used in command string construction within the handler function of the /goform/NTPSyncWithHost route. This could lead to command injection via shell metacharacters.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dlink Dir-816 A2 Firmware=1.10_b05
Dlink Dir-816 A2

Event History

Sep 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17063?

The severity of CVE-2018-17063 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-17063?

The affected software for CVE-2018-17063 is D-Link DIR-816 A2 firmware version 1.10 B05.

3

How can CVE-2018-17063 be exploited?

CVE-2018-17063 can be exploited through command injection via shell metacharacters.

4

Is D-Link DIR-816 A2 vulnerable to CVE-2018-17063?

Yes, D-Link DIR-816 A2 firmware version 1.10 B05 is vulnerable to CVE-2018-17063.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-17063?

Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2018-17063. It is recommended to apply necessary security measures and updates provided by the vendor.

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