CVE-2022-44804

D-Link DIR-882 1.10B02 and1.20B06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the websRedirect function

Critical · published November 22, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A simple function call is all it takes to trigger a devastating buffer overflow in the D-Link DIR-882 routers running versions 1.10B02 and 1.20B06! 🚨 Think of it like a crowded airport terminal that suddenly has too many passengers trying to board the same flight — the chaos can lead to critical failures in processing everyone correctly. In this case, too much data is dumped into a limited space, causing a breakdown in the system. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the router! With this level of access, they could intercept traffic, manipulate settings, or even launch attacks on devices across the network — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded airport terminal that suddenly has too many passengers trying to board the same flight — the chaos can lead to critical failures in processing everyone correctly. In this case, too much data is dumped into a limited space, causing a breakdown in the system. The buffer overflow occurs in the websRedirect function, where excessive data inputs can overwrite memory, leading to unexpected behavior and allowing for remote code execution without proper validation.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the router! With this level of access, they could intercept traffic, manipulate settings, or even launch attacks on devices across the network — absolutely devastating! Update your D-Link DIR-882 router to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer to patch this vulnerability immediately. If you can't update right now, consider disabling remote access features to minimize risk. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your network and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01283 · 69.9th percentile
Published
2022-11-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 NOV 00:00Z
    D-Link DIR-882 1.10B02 and1.20B06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the websRedirect function
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