CVE-2023-43238: Critical severity d-link dir-816 a2 vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2023
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Updated

D-Link DIR-816 A2 v1.10CNB05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via parameter nvmacaddr in form2Dhcpip.cgi.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dlink Dir-816 A2 Firmware=1.10cnb05
Dlink Dir-816 A2
All of the following
Dlink Dir-816 A2 Firmware=1.10cnb05
Dlink Dir-816 A2

Event History

Sep 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this D-Link router?

The vulnerability ID for this D-Link router is CVE-2023-43238.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-43238?

The severity level of CVE-2023-43238 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How does the vulnerability in D-Link DIR-816 A2 occur?

The vulnerability in D-Link DIR-816 A2 occurs through a stack overflow via the 'nvmacaddr' parameter in the 'form2Dhcpip.cgi' script.

4

Is D-Link DIR-816 A2 v1.10CNB05 affected by this vulnerability?

Yes, D-Link DIR-816 A2 v1.10CNB05 firmware is affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in my D-Link DIR-816 A2 router?

To mitigate the vulnerability in your D-Link DIR-816 A2 router, update the firmware to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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