This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. 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 the service account.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DIR-2150 |
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ZDI-CAN-15905 is a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-15905, users should apply the latest firmware update provided by D-Link for the DIR-2150.
The ZDI-CAN-15905 vulnerability affects installations of D-Link DIR-2150 routers.
Yes, ZDI-CAN-15905 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers without authentication.
The xupnpd service running on TCP port 4044 is the specific component that is vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-15905.