CVE-2020-8962: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 13 2020(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow was found on the D-Link DIR-842 REVC with firmware v3.13B09 HOTFIX due to the use of strcpy for LOGINPASSWORD when handling a POST request to the /MTFWU endpoint.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink Dir-842 Firmware | =3.13b09 | |
| Dlink Dir-842 | =c |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8962.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8962?
The severity of CVE-2020-8962 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8962?
The D-Link DIR-842 REVC with firmware v3.13B09 HOTFIX is affected by CVE-2020-8962.
How does CVE-2020-8962 exploit the vulnerability?
CVE-2020-8962 exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in the handling of a POST request to the /MTFWU endpoint by using strcpy for LOGINPASSWORD.
Is the D-Link DIR-842 vulnerable to CVE-2020-8962?
No, the D-Link DIR-842 with firmware version 3.13b09 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-8962.
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