D-Link DIR-615 HTTP Header Authorization memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in D-Link DIR-615. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Authorization results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-15839. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in D-Link DIR-615 (Router Operating System) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Authorization with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

D-Link DIR-615 devices have a buffer overflow via a long Authorization HTTP header.

The bug was discovered 08/24/2018. The weakness was released 08/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at hackingvila.wordpress.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-15839 since 08/24/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

It is possible to mitigate the weakness by firewalling .

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45317). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

08/24/2018 🔍
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08/28/2018 +3 days 🔍
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08/29/2018 +1 days 🔍
07/21/2024 +2153 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dlink.com

Advisory: hackingvila.wordpress.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-15839 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-15839
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123336
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2018 08:28
Updated: 07/21/2024 07:08
Changes: 08/29/2018 08:28 (59), 03/18/2020 20:55 (4), 07/21/2024 07:08 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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