CVE-2024-42812 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the D-Link DIR-860L router allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or crash the device via the gena.cgi interface.
- 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-2024-42812?
CVE-2024-42812 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In D-Link DIR-860L v2.03, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the SID field in gena.cgi. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42812?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-860l Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42812?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42812 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-2024-42812 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42812 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6qj-c649-wpqq.