First published: Wed Dec 20 2023(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link G416 wireless routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link G416 |
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The severity of ZDI-23-1820 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-23-1820, update your D-Link G416 router firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
D-Link G416 wireless router users are affected by the ZDI-23-1820 vulnerability.
Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely due to ZDI-23-1820 without the need for authentication.
The HTTP service listening on TCP port 80 is the specific component that is vulnerable in ZDI-23-1820.