CVE-2020-8962

Public Exploit

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow was found on the D-Link DIR-842 REVC with firmware v3.13B09 HOTFIX due to the use of strcpy for LOGINPASSWORD when handling a POST request to the /MTFWU endpoint.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.27% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory ctrsec.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ctrsec.io/index.php/2020/02/12/cve-2020-8962-d-link-dir-842-stack-based-buffer-overflow/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8962?
CVE-2020-8962 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8962?
To fix CVE-2020-8962, 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-2020-8962 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8962 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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