CVE-2008-1266 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the D-Link DI-524 router or potentially execute code via buffer overflows in the web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1266?
CVE-2008-1266 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) a long username or (2) an HTTP header with a large name and an empty value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1266?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Di-524.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1266?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1266 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1266 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1266 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35vg-mphp-6q6c.