What is the severity of CVE-2023-44418?

CVE-2023-44418 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44418?

To mitigate CVE-2023-44418, update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-X3260 router to the latest version provided by D-Link.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-44418?

The vulnerability affects installations of the D-Link DIR-X3260 router.

Can CVE-2023-44418 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-44418 allows network-adjacent attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-44418?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-44418.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-44418

high

8.8

CWE

122 119

3/5/2024

4/6/2024

CVE-2023-44418: (0Day) D-Link DIR-X3260 Prog.cgi Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

D-Link DIR-X3260 Prog.cgi Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prog.cgi binary, which handles HNAP requests made to the lighttpd webserver. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length an user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20727.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DIR-X3260

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1516/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44418?
CVE-2023-44418 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44418?
To mitigate CVE-2023-44418, update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-X3260 router to the latest version provided by D-Link.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-44418?
The vulnerability affects installations of the D-Link DIR-X3260 router.
Can CVE-2023-44418 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-44418 allows network-adjacent attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-44418?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-44418.

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