CVE-2021-45382: D-Link Multiple Routers Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2022
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in all series H/W revisions routers via the DDNS function in ncc2 binary file.

Other sources

A Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in all series H/W revisions D-link DIR-810L, DIR-820L/LW, DIR-826L, DIR-830L, and DIR-836L routers via the DDNS function in ncc2 binary file. Note: DIR-810L, DIR-820L, DIR-830L, DIR-826L, DIR-836L, all hardware revisions, have reached their End of Life ("EOL") /End of Service Life ("EOS") Life-Cycle and as such this issue will not be patched.

Affected Software

25 affected components
D-Link Multiple Routers
Dlink Dir-820l Firmware
Dlink Dir-820l
Dlink Dir-820lw Firmware
Dlink Dir-820lw
Dlink Dir-826l Firmware
Dlink Dir-826l
Dlink Dir-830l Firmware
Dlink Dir-830l
Dlink Dir-836l Firmware
Dlink Dir-836l
Dlink Dir-810l Firmware
Dlink Dir-810l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-820l Firmware
Dlink Dir-820l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-820lw Firmware
Dlink Dir-820lw
All of the following
Dlink Dir-826l Firmware
Dlink Dir-826l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-830l Firmware
Dlink Dir-830l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-836l Firmware
Dlink Dir-836l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-810l Firmware
Dlink Dir-810l

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Disconnect the impacted D-Link routers (DIR-810L, DIR-820L/LW, DIR-826L, DIR-830L, DIR-836L — all hardware revisions) from networks and the Internet; isolate or power off these EOL/EOS devices if still in use, placing them on an isolated management VLAN or removing external access until decommissioned.

Event History

Feb 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 4, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 22, 58448
Event
10:53 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-45382?

CVE-2021-45382 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in multiple D-Link routers.

2

Which D-Link routers are affected by CVE-2021-45382?

The following D-Link routers are affected by CVE-2021-45382: DIR-810L, DIR-820L/LW, DIR-826L, DIR-830L, and DIR-836L.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45382?

CVE-2021-45382 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How does CVE-2021-45382 work?

CVE-2021-45382 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected D-Link routers through the DDNS function in the ncc2 binary file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-45382?

To fix CVE-2021-45382, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected D-Link routers to the latest version provided by D-Link.

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