CVE-2024-45623
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on D-Link DAP-2310 access points via a stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP server. Attackers can exploit this without authentication by sending specially crafted PHP HTTP GET requests. Only organizations using these unsupported devices are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- D-Link DAP-2310
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise leading to persistent backdoor installation, network pivoting to internal systems, and data exfiltration.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to modify device configuration, intercept network traffic, or use the device as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is isolated in a restricted network segment with strict firewall rules.
🎯 Exploit Status
Buffer overflow in PHP request handling makes exploitation straightforward for skilled attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: None available
Vendor Advisory: https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10406
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch exists. Device is end-of-life and unsupported.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable HTTP Management
allDisable the HTTP management interface and use alternative management methods
Access device CLI and disable HTTP service
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected devices in restricted network segments
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to device management interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately replace affected devices with supported hardware
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version via web interface or CLI. If version is 1.16RC028, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check web interface or use CLI command specific to D-Link devicesVerify Fix Applied:
No fix available to verify. Only mitigation is device replacement.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to PHP endpoints
- Multiple failed buffer overflow attempts
- Unexpected process crashes in httpd
Network Indicators:
- Malformed HTTP GET requests targeting PHP files
- Traffic patterns suggesting exploit attempts
SIEM Query:
http.method:GET AND http.uri:*php* AND device.vendor:D-Link AND device.model:DAP-2310