CVE-2016-10178
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.31%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10178 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. HELODBG on port 39889 (UDP) launches the "/sbin/telnetd -l /bin/sh" command.. EPSS estimates a 7.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. HELODBG on port 39889 (UDP) launches the "/sbin/telnetd -l /bin/sh" command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dwr-932b Firmware | 02.02eu | Revb |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95877Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2016-09-28-dlink-dwr-932b-lte-routers-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95877Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2016-09-28-dlink-dwr-932b-lte-routers-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10178?
An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. HELODBG on port 39889 (UDP) launches the "/sbin/telnetd -l /bin/sh" command.
How severe is CVE-2016-10178?
CVE-2016-10178 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10178?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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