CVE-2018-15839 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in D-Link DIR-615 routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a long HTTP Authorization header.

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-2018-15839?

CVE-2018-15839 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-615 devices have a buffer overflow via a long Authorization HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15839?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15839 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-2018-15839 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15839 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fv68-c8vq-f96g.