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CVE-2023-32165

Critical

D-Link D-View TftpReceiveFileHandler Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Published May 3, 2024 · Updated Sep 18, 2024 · Also known as TR-23-0298

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2023-32165 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting D-View 8 (Dlink), Link, D-View.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including D-View 8 <=2.0.1.27, D-View 8 2.0.1.27.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

73%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

D-Link D-View TftpReceiveFileHandler Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TftpReceiveFileHandler class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19497.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
D-View 8DlinkSee advisory2.0.1.27
LinkSee advisoryn/a
D-View>= DLink D-View8 1.0.2.13n/a

Patched Releases

D-View 8

<=2.0.1.27

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 3, 2024

  2. Last updated

    Sep 18, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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