CVE-2023-26616 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Jun 2023 Updated 27 Nov 2024

A buffer overflow in the SetParentsControlInfo URL field allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on D-Link DIR-823G routers.

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-2023-26616?

CVE-2023-26616 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g Firmware, published on 29 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-823G firmware version 1.02B05 has a buffer overflow vulnerability, which originates from the URL field in SetParentsControlInfo.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823g Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26616 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-2023-26616 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-26616 exists.

All Dlink Dir-823g Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p8rw-jhgp-xjq2.