CVE-2018-17065: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 15, 2018
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-17065.
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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.
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Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-17065?
D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices are affected by CVE-2018-17065.
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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.
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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.