CVE-2021-30072
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30072 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in prog.cgi on D-Link DIR-878 1.30B08 devices. Because strcat is misused, there is a stack-based buffer overflow that does not require authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in prog.cgi on D-Link DIR-878 1.30B08 devices. Because strcat is misused, there is a stack-based buffer overflow that does not require authentication.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dir-878 Firmware | <= 1.30b08 |
References
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30072?
An issue was discovered in prog.cgi on D-Link DIR-878 1.30B08 devices. Because strcat is misused, there is a stack-based buffer overflow that does not require authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-30072?
CVE-2021-30072 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30072?
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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