CVE-2018-17066: 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 in the handler function of the /goform/form2systime.cgi route. This could lead to command injection via shell metacharacters in the datetime parameter.

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-2018-17066?

CVE-2018-17066 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17066?

To mitigate CVE-2018-17066, update the D-Link DIR-816 A2 firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-17066?

CVE-2018-17066 specifically affects D-Link DIR-816 A2 devices running firmware version 1.10 B05.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17066?

CVE-2018-17066 is a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Can CVE-2018-17066 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-17066 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP requests sent to the vulnerable device.

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