First published: Tue May 14 2024(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-24-446 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
To fix ZDI-24-446, update your D-Link G416 router to the latest firmware provided by D-Link.
ZDI-24-446 affects users of D-Link G416 wireless routers specifically.
Yes, ZDI-24-446 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers.
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-24-446 vulnerability.