CVE-2023-41218 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in D-Link DIR-3040 routers, specifically within the prog.cgi binary handling HNAP requests. This flaw allows authenticated, network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium) due to its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, despite requiring prior authentication. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.20b03CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-3040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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