CVE-2023-24798: Critical severity d-link dir-878 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2023
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Updated

D-Link DIR878 DIR878FW120B05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the sub475FB0 function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dlink Dir-878 Firmware=1.20b05
Dlink Dir-878
All of the following
Dlink Dir-878 Firmware=1.20b05
Dlink Dir-878

Event History

Apr 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24798?

CVE-2023-24798 is a vulnerability discovered in D-Link DIR878 DIR_878_FW120B05 firmware, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-24798?

CVE-2023-24798 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2023-24798 affect D-Link DIR878?

CVE-2023-24798 affects D-Link DIR878 routers with firmware version 1.20b05, allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24798?

To fix CVE-2023-24798, D-Link DIR878 users should install the latest firmware update provided by D-Link.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24798?

More information about CVE-2023-24798 can be found in the GitHub repository (https://github.com/DrizzlingSun/D-link/blob/main/Dir878/2/2.md) and the D-Link security bulletin (https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/).

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