CVE-2021-33259: Medium severity D-Link Dir-868lw Firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2021
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Updated

Several web interfaces in D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b have no authentication requirements for access, allowing for attackers to obtain users' DNS query history.

Affected Software

4 affected components
D-Link Dir-868lw Firmware=1.12b
Dlink Dir-868lw
All of the following
D-Link Dir-868lw Firmware=1.12b
Dlink Dir-868lw

Event History

Oct 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33259?

The severity of CVE-2021-33259 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

2

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-33259?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-33259 by accessing several web interfaces in D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b without any authentication requirements, allowing them to obtain users' DNS query history.

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2021-33259?

The affected software version of CVE-2021-33259 is D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b.

4

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2021-33259?

Currently, there is no information about specific fixes available for CVE-2021-33259. It is recommended to follow the vendor's website or contact their support for updates.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33259?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33259 on the D-Link official website, dir-868lw.com, or the GitHub repository mentioned in the references.

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