CVE-2023-29856 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the scandir.sgi binary of D-Link DIR-868L routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2023-29856?

CVE-2023-29856 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-868L Hardware version A1, firmware version 1.12 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. The vulnerability is in scandir.sgi binary.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-868l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29856 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-2023-29856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmmq-jh8c-24p5.

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