CVE-2023-43200

D-Link device DI-7200GV2.E1 v21.04.09E1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the id parameter in the yyxz.data function

published September 20, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ There's a sneaky stack overflow lurking in the D-Link DI-7200GV2.E1 that could be triggered through the id parameter! Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes an order that’s too big for the kitchen to handle. Instead of cooking it just right, they end up with an overflowing pot of spaghetti everywhere! 🍝 If exploited, this stack overflow could lead to unexpected behavior or even crashes, making the device unstable. Though no one's breaking in just yet, it’s a reminder that unattended vulnerabilities can spiral out of control.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes an order that’s too big for the kitchen to handle. Instead of cooking it just right, they end up with an overflowing pot of spaghetti everywhere! 🍝 This vulnerability resides in the yyxz.data function, where excessive input to the id parameter can cause a stack overflow, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the device's execution flow.

What to do

If exploited, this stack overflow could lead to unexpected behavior or even crashes, making the device unstable. Though no one's breaking in just yet, it’s a reminder that unattended vulnerabilities can spiral out of control. To protect your devices, update the firmware to the latest version as soon as it becomes available. Regularly monitor D-Link's official channels for updates and consider implementing input validation to safeguard against oversized requests. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00916 · 59.8th percentile
Published
2023-09-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 00:00Z
    D-Link device DI-7200GV2.E1 v21.04.09E1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the id parameter in the yyxz.data function
    cvelistv5