Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16154: D-Link DIR-1935 SetSysLogSettings IPAddress Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-1935 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SetSysLogSettings requests to the web management portal. When parsing the IPAddress element, the process does not properly validate 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DIR-1935 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16154?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16154 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16154?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-16154, update your D-Link DIR-1935 router to the latest firmware provided by the manufacturer.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-16154?

    ZDI-CAN-16154 affects installations of D-Link DIR-1935 routers that are exposed to network-adjacent attackers.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-16154 be exploited without authentication?

    No, while existing authentication is required for exploitation of ZDI-CAN-16154, the authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16154?

    ZDI-CAN-16154 is a vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution on affected D-Link DIR-1935 routers.

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