CVE-2018-10996

Name: CVE-2018-10996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-12T04:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The weblogin_log function in /htdocs/cgibin on D-Link DIR-629-B1 devices allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a session.cgi?ACTION=logout request involving a long REMOTE_ADDR environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 5.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The weblogin_log function in /htdocs/cgibin on D-Link DIR-629-B1 devices allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a session.cgi?ACTION=logout request involving a long REMOTE_ADDR environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.35%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
D-Link	Dir-629-B Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/kgsdy/D-Link-DIR-629/blob/master/D-Link-DIR-629-B1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/kgsdy/D-Link-DIR-629/blob/master/D-Link-DIR-629-B1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10996?

How severe is CVE-2018-10996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10996?

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Source: NVD / NIST