CVE-2023-43242: Critical severity d-link dir-816a2 firmware 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 removeRuleList in form2IPQoSTcDel.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Dlink Dir-816a2 Firmware=1.10cnb05
Dlink Dir-816a2
Dlink Dir-816a2 Firmware=1.10cnb05
Dlink Dir-816a2

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 CVE-2023-43242?

CVE-2023-43242 is a vulnerability found in the D-Link DIR-816 A2 router firmware version 1.10CNB05, which allows for a stack overflow via the parameter removeRuleList in form2IPQoSTcDel.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-43242?

CVE-2023-43242 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2023-43242?

The affected software version of CVE-2023-43242 is D-Link DIR-816 A2 firmware version 1.10CNB05.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2023-43242 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-43242 vulnerability, it is recommended to update your D-Link DIR-816 A2 router firmware to a non-vulnerable version or apply any patches or security updates provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43242?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-43242 in the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/peris-navince/founded-0-days/blob/main/Dlink/816/form2IPQoSTcDel/1.md) and [D-Link Security Bulletin](https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/).

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