CVE-2022-42998 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack overflow in the D-Link DIR-816 router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the srcip parameter.
- 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-2022-42998?
CVE-2022-42998 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816 Firmware, published on 26 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the srcip parameter at /goform/form2IPQoSTcAdd.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-816 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42998 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-2022-42998 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-42998 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Dlink Dir-816 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4j6-6hfx-pfq5.