CVE-2026-86296: D-Link DIR-822A udhcpcd serverpacket.c strcpy stack-based overflow

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-822A A101. This vulnerability affects the function strcpy of the file udhcpcd/serverpacket.c of the component udhcpcd. This manipulation causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Affected Software

2 affected components
D-Link DIR-822A=A_101
udhcpcd

Event History

Sep 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are known to be affected?

The affected product identified is D-Link DIR-822A running version A_101, in the udhcpcd component. The vulnerable code is in udhcpcd/serverpacket.c and involves use of strcpy.

2

Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?

No. The supplied severity vector indicates network attack access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction.

3

Is public exploit information available?

Yes. The vulnerability information states that an exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.

4

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation may result in high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow and the severity vector indicates scope change.

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