CVE-2023-41228 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-3040 routers, specifically within the prog.cgi binary. This flaw allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by sending a crafted HNAP request, though authentication is required for exploitation. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium), it presents a significant risk due to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, despite requiring high privileges and network adjacency. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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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