CVE-2026-5984
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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects D-Link DIR-605L devices that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Immediate mitigation steps include discontinuing the use of the affected device or isolating it from untrusted networks to prevent remote exploitation.
Since no patches or updates are available, consider replacing the device with a supported model to ensure security.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-605L device, specifically in the function formSetLog within the POST Request Handler component. It is caused by improper handling of the argument curTime, which leads to a buffer overflow condition. This means that an attacker can send specially crafted data remotely to overflow the buffer, potentially causing unexpected behavior or allowing further exploitation.
The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and the exploit code is publicly available. However, it only affects versions of the product that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The buffer overflow vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including unauthorized code execution, system crashes, or denial of service on the affected device. Since the exploit is remotely executable, an attacker could potentially take control of the device or disrupt its normal operation without physical access.