ZDI-22-1501: D-Link DIR-1935 SOAPAction Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-1935 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of http requests to the web management portal. When parsing the SOAPAction header, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software

1 affected component
D-Link DIR-1935

Event History

Mar 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·10:24 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-22-1501?

ZDI-22-1501 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix ZDI-22-1501?

To fix ZDI-22-1501, update your D-Link DIR-1935 router firmware to the latest version provided by D-Link.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-22-1501?

Only D-Link DIR-1935 routers are affected by ZDI-22-1501.

4

What kind of attack can ZDI-22-1501 facilitate?

ZDI-22-1501 can facilitate remote code execution attacks by network-adjacent attackers.

5

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-22-1501?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-22-1501.

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