CVE-2023-39671

D-Link DIR-880 A1_FW107WWb08 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function FUN_0001be68

published August 18, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow lives in the D-Link DIR-880 A1_FW107WWb08! This vulnerability could potentially let an attacker take over your device with a single crafty request. 🔥 Think of it like a waiter misjudging the size of a food order, resulting in a dish spilling all over the kitchen — in this case, the overflow could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes! If exploited, an attacker might manipulate the device's memory, leading to crashes, unexpected behavior, or even a full system takeover. While no known exploits exist yet, the potential for chaos is definitely there!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter misjudging the size of a food order, resulting in a dish spilling all over the kitchen — in this case, the overflow could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes! This buffer overflow occurs in the function FUN_0001be68, where malformed input can exceed memory limits, causing vulnerabilities. This means an attacker could disrupt normal operations or execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker might manipulate the device's memory, leading to crashes, unexpected behavior, or even a full system takeover. While no known exploits exist yet, the potential for chaos is definitely there! To protect yourself, update your D-Link router firmware to the latest version or consider disabling remote access if it's not needed. Regularly check for firmware updates to stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Keep your network secure and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01399 · 72.3th percentile
Published
2023-08-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 00:00Z
    D-Link DIR-880 A1_FW107WWb08 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function FUN_0001be68
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