CVE-2021-29296: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 10, 2021
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in D-Link DIR-825 2.10b02, which could let a remote malicious user cause a denial of service. The vulnerability could be triggered by sending an HTTP request with URL /vctwan; the sbin/httpd would invoke the strchr function and take NULL as a first argument, which finally leads to the segmentation fault. NOTE: The DIR-825 and all hardware revisions is considered End of Life and as such this issue will not be patched.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dlink Dir-825 Firmware=2.10b02
Dlink DIR-825
All of the following
Dlink Dir-825 Firmware=2.10b02
Dlink DIR-825

Event History

Aug 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-29296.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in D-Link DIR-825 2.10b02.'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29296?

The severity of CVE-2021-29296 is high (7.5).

4

How can a remote malicious user exploit CVE-2021-29296?

A remote malicious user can exploit CVE-2021-29296 by sending an HTTP request with URL /vct_wan.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29296?

It is recommended to check the D-Link security bulletin (link provided) for information on available fixes.

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