CVE-2022-40718 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers, specifically within the anweb service. This flaw allows unauthenticated, network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), exploitation is straightforward, requiring no authentication or user interaction, and can lead to complete compromise of the device. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high severity warrants immediate patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-2150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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