CVE-2026-96891: D-Link DIR-825 rp-l2tp tunnel.c tunnel_set_params out-of-bounds write

Published Sep 24, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. Affected is the function tunnelsetparams of the file tunnel.c of the component rp-l2tp. The manipulation of the argument peerhostname  leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack may be initiated remotely.

Affected Software

1 affected component
D-Link DIR-825=3.00b32

Event History

Sep 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which devices are known to be affected?

The affected product identified is the D-Link DIR-825 running version 3.00b32. The vulnerable component is rp-l2tp, specifically the tunnel_set_params function in tunnel.c.

2

Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?

No authentication or user interaction is indicated. The supplied vector rates the issue as network-reachable with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction.

3

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attack may be initiated remotely. Exploitation involves manipulating the peer_hostname argument supplied to the vulnerable tunnel_set_params function.

4

Is there a documented workaround or fixed version?

The provided information does not identify a fixed version, patch, configuration workaround, or mitigation.

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