CVE-2026-96891

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.65%

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CVE-2026-96891 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. Affected is the function tunnel_set_params of the file tunnel.c of the component rp-l2tp. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. Affected is the function tunnel_set_params of the file tunnel.c of the component rp-l2tp. The manipulation of the argument peer_hostname  leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack may be initiated remotely.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
D-LinkDIR-8253.00b32

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-96891?
A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. Affected is the function tunnel_set_params of the file tunnel.c of the component rp-l2tp. The manipulation of the argument peer_hostname  leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack may be initiated remotely.
How severe is CVE-2026-96891?
CVE-2026-96891 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96891?
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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Source: NVD / NIST