CVE-2023-43242 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 a crafted request.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-43242?
CVE-2023-43242 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
D-Link DIR-816 A2 v1.10CNB05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via parameter removeRuleList in form2IPQoSTcDel.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-816a2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43242 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-2023-43242 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43242 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9x4-2mf9-q8x2.