CVE-2018-17065: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 15, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices. Within the handler function of the /goform/DDNS route, a very long password could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and overwrite the return address.

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 vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-17065.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17065?

The severity of CVE-2018-17065 is critical with a score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-17065?

D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices are affected by CVE-2018-17065.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a very long password to the /goform/DDNS route, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and overwrite the return address.

5

Is there a fix available?

There is no known fix available for CVE-2018-17065 at the moment. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisories for any updates or patches.

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