CVE-2024-9557 D-Link DIR-605L formSetWanPPPoE buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published 6 Oct 2024 Updated 7 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the PPPoE configuration interface of D-Link DIR-605L routers, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-9557?

CVE-2024-9557 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dlink Dir-605l Firmware, published on 6 Oct 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-605L 2.13B01 BETA and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function formSetWanPPPoE of the file /goform/formSetWanPPPoE. The manipulation of the argument webpage leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9557?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-605l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9557?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9557 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-2024-9557 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9557 exists.

All Dlink Dir-605l Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5fv6-fwxc-g2p5.