CRITICAL

CVE-2018-20305

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

12.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices allow arbitrary remote code execution without authentication via the newpass parameter. In the /goform/form2userconfig.cgi handler function, a long password may lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and overwrite a return address.

Technical details

Published
12/20/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20305?

D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10 B05 devices allow arbitrary remote code execution without authentication via the newpass parameter. In the /goform/form2userconfig.cgi handler function, a long password may lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and overwrite a return address.

Is CVE-2018-20305 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-20305 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 12.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20305?

CVE-2018-20305 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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