Vulnerability Description
D-Link DIR-2640 HTTP Referer Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2640-US routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within prog.cgi, which handles HNAP requests made to the lighttpd webserver listening on TCP ports 80 and 443. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21853.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dir-2640 Firmware | 1.11b02 |
| Dlink | Dir-2640 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-444/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-444/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5293?
CVE-2024-5293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). D-Link DIR-2640 HTTP Referer Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations o...
How severe is CVE-2024-5293?
CVE-2024-5293 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5293?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-2640 Firmware, Dlink Dir-2640.