CVE-2018-20056

An issue was discovered in /bin/boa on D-Link DIR-619L Rev.B 2.06B1 and DIR-605L Rev.B 2.12B1 devices

published December 11, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Imagine someone slipping a sneaky note into your mailbox that lets them take over your home without a key! That’s kind of how this stack-based buffer overflow works on certain D-Link devices, allowing remote attackers to execute any code they want with no authentication! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person who can drop off any package they want in your locked garage, just because they found a way to slip past the door. The goform/formLanguageChange currTime parameter is that unlocked garage door, giving attackers carte blanche access! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on your device, potentially giving them complete control over it. This means they could access sensitive information, change settings, or even turn your device into a part of a botnet! It’s a recipe for chaos and security breaches!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who can drop off any package they want in your locked garage, just because they found a way to slip past the door. The goform/formLanguageChange currTime parameter is that unlocked garage door, giving attackers carte blanche access! This vulnerability exists in the /bin/boa component of D-Link DIR-619L Rev.B 2.06B1 and DIR-605L Rev.B 2.12B1 devices, where the currTime parameter in a request can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, allowing remote code execution without any sort of authentication check.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on your device, potentially giving them complete control over it. This means they could access sensitive information, change settings, or even turn your device into a part of a botnet! It’s a recipe for chaos and security breaches! To protect your devices, update to the latest firmware version released by D-Link as soon as possible. Check their support site for any patches specifically addressing this buffer overflow issue. It’s also a good idea to review your network security settings and ensure that your devices are not exposed to untrusted networks! You’ve got this! With just a few steps, you can lock down your devices and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07038 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2018-12-11T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 09:00Z
    An issue was discovered in /bin/boa on D-Link DIR-619L Rev.B 2.06B1 and DIR-605L Rev.B 2.12B1 devices
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