CVE-2024-27657 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code on D-Link DIR-823G routers via a buffer overflow in the User-Agent parameter.

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-2024-27657?

CVE-2024-27657 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g Firmware, published on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the User-Agent parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input, and possibly remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823g Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27657 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-2024-27657 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27657 exists.

All Dlink Dir-823g Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hx98-5v9p-2p84.

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