CVE-2026-5979
Remote Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-605L POST Handler
Publication date: 2026-04-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-30
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dlink | dir-605l_firmware | 2.13b01 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-605L device, specifically in the function formVirtualServ within the POST Request Handler component. It is caused by the manipulation of the argument curTime, which leads to a buffer overflow condition. This flaw can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to potentially execute malicious actions on the affected device.
The affected products are no longer supported by the maintainer, and the exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. Since the attack can be launched remotely, it poses a significant security risk to users of the D-Link DIR-605L device.