CVE-2024-5294
6.5 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-5294 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dir-3040_firmware. It was published on May 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
D-Link DIR-3040 prog.cgi websSecurityHandler Memory Leak Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of D-Link DIR-3040 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the prog.cgi program, which handles HNAP requests made to the lighttpd webserver listening on ports 80 and 443. The issue results from the lack of proper memory management when processing HTTP cookie values. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
. Was ZDI-CAN-21668.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dir-3040_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5294?
CVE-2024-5294 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dir-3040_firmware. It was published on May 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-5294?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-5294?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dir-3040_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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