CVE-2022-27631: Critical severity dd-wrt vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2022
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Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the httpd unescape functionality of DD-WRT Revision 32270 - Revision 48599. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
DD-WRT DD-WRT>=32270<=48599

Event History

Aug 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this memory corruption vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-27631.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-27631?

The affected software is DD-WRT, specifically revisions 32270 to 48599.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27631?

The severity of CVE-2022-27631 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-27631 is CWE-787.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, which can lead to memory corruption.

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