CVE-2014-125117: dsp-w215 Input Validation Flaw

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the my_cgi.cgi component of certain D-Link devices, including the DSP-W215 version 1.02, can be exploited via a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the /common/info.cgi endpoint. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution with system-level privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-121 CWE-121

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dsp-w215_firmware	All
dlink	dsp-w215	All

References

Exploits

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_dspw215_info_cgi_bof.rb https://web.archive.org/web/20140525215526/http://www.devttys0.com/2014/05/hacking-the-dspw215-again/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34063

Other References

https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/38932/d-link-info-cgi-post-request-buffer-overflow https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-stack-based-buffer-overflow-rce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-125117? +

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the my_cgi.cgi component of certain D-Link devices, including the DSP-W215 version 1.02, can be exploited via a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the /common/info.cgi endpoint. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution with system-level privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2014-125117? +

CVE-2014-125117 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-125117? +

CVE-2014-125117 affects products from dlink, specifically: dsp-w215, dsp-w215_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2014-125117? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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