High · published November 23, 2025
⚡ A remote attack can trigger a buffer overflow in the D-Link DWR-M920, which could let attackers run wild! 🚨 Think of it like a crowded bus where a few passengers start pushing to the front. If too many push at once, someone could fall over and chaos ensues. That’s how this overflow works - it allows attackers to overwhelm the system with unexpected input, leading to potential control over the device. An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining access to the router's functions or even compromising the network it connects to. This could lead to unauthorized data access, disruption of services, or worse – control over your entire home network!
Think of it like a crowded bus where a few passengers start pushing to the front. If too many push at once, someone could fall over and chaos ensues. That’s how this overflow works - it allows attackers to overwhelm the system with unexpected input, leading to potential control over the device. The vulnerability arises from the manipulation of the 'submit-url' argument, resulting in a buffer overflow within the sub_41C7FC function in version 1.1.50. This allows for remote execution of code by sending specially crafted requests to the device.
An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining access to the router's functions or even compromising the network it connects to. This could lead to unauthorized data access, disruption of services, or worse – control over your entire home network! To safeguard your network, immediately update the D-Link DWR-M920 to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing firewall rules to restrict access to management interfaces from untrusted networks. You've got this! By staying proactive and patching your devices, you're taking a huge step towards securing your digital fortress! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dlink/dwr-m920_firmware | all versions | — |