CVE-2022-44929

An access control issue in D-Link DVG-G5402SP GE_1.03 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via arbitrarily editing VoIP SIB profiles

Critical · published December 2, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can escalate privileges just by editing VoIP profiles! That’s like letting someone rewrite the rules of a game without even being on the team! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone could walk in and change the chef's special without even having a reservation — chaos would ensue! This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially control VoIP functions, which could lead to eavesdropping on communications, altering settings, or injecting malicious configurations. The implications are absolutely devastating, as it puts sensitive conversations at risk and can compromise the entire communication system.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone could walk in and change the chef's special without even having a reservation — chaos would ensue! This access control issue in the D-Link DVG-G5402SP allows unauthenticated users to modify VoIP SIB profiles, enabling privilege escalation without any prior authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially control VoIP functions, which could lead to eavesdropping on communications, altering settings, or injecting malicious configurations. The implications are absolutely devastating, as it puts sensitive conversations at risk and can compromise the entire communication system. Immediate action is essential! Ensure that you patch to version GE_1.04 or later, and review your configuration settings to prevent unauthorized access. It's also a good idea to tighten access controls on your VoIP systems moving forward. You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your system locked down in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01169 · 67.1th percentile
Published
2022-12-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 00:00Z
    An access control issue in D-Link DVG-G5402SP GE_1.03 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via arbitrarily editing VoIP SIB profiles
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