CVE-2018-20305

Public Exploit

Description

D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices allow arbitrary remote code execution without authentication via the newpass parameter. In the /goform/form2userconfig.cgi handler function, a long password may lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and overwrite a return address.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.99% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/RootSoull/Vuln-Poc/tree/master/D-Link/DIR-816 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20305?
CVE-2018-20305 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20305?
To fix CVE-2018-20305, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-20305 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-20305 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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