CVE-2019-17146

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DCS-960L v1.07.102. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HNAP service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. When parsing the SOAPAction request header, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-8458.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.71% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory dlink.com
Affected: D-Link DCS-960L
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1031/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10142 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17146?
CVE-2019-17146 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17146?
To fix CVE-2019-17146, 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-2019-17146 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-17146 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-17146?
CVE-2019-17146 affects D-Link DCS-960L.
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