What is CVE-2023-44836?

CVE-2023-44836 is a vulnerability found in the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware that allows for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

How does CVE-2023-44836 occur?

CVE-2023-44836 occurs due to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetWLanRadioSettings function of the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware when processing the SSID parameter.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44836?

The severity of CVE-2023-44836 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-44836?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-44836 by sending a crafted input to the SSID parameter, causing a buffer overflow and leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-44836?

Yes, D-Link has released a firmware update to address the buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version.

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CVE-2023-44836

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7.5

CWE

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5/10/2023

19/9/2024

CVE-2023-44836: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Oct 05 2023(Updated: )

D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the SSID parameter in the SetWLanRadioSettings function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dlink Dir-823g Firmware	=1.0.2b05
Dlink Dir-823g	=a1
All of
Dlink Dir-823g Firmware	=1.0.2b05
Dlink Dir-823g	=a1

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What is CVE-2023-44836?
CVE-2023-44836 is a vulnerability found in the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware that allows for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
How does CVE-2023-44836 occur?
CVE-2023-44836 occurs due to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetWLanRadioSettings function of the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware when processing the SSID parameter.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-44836?
The severity of CVE-2023-44836 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-44836?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-44836 by sending a crafted input to the SSID parameter, causing a buffer overflow and leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-44836?
Yes, D-Link has released a firmware update to address the buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 firmware. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version.

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