CVE-2018-10996 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on D-Link DIR-629-B1 routers via a buffer overflow in the weblogin_log function.
- 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-2018-10996?
CVE-2018-10996 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The weblogin_log function in /htdocs/cgibin on D-Link DIR-629-B1 devices allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a session.cgi?ACTION=logout request involving a long REMOTE_ADDR environment variable.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10996?
It affects 1 product.
Products include D-Link Dir-629-B Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10996 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-2018-10996 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10996 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mww-mgm6-387j.