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CVE-2011-3992

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the SSH server functionality on the D-Link DES-3800 with firmware before 4.50B052, DWL-2100AP with firmware before 2.50RC548, and DWL-3200AP with firmware before 2.55RC549 allows…

Published Nov 3, 2011dlinkCWE-119EPSS 5.46%

Overview

CVE-2011-3992 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink des-3800. It was published on November 3, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the SSH server functionality on the D-Link DES-3800 with firmware before 4.50B052, DWL-2100AP with firmware before 2.50RC548, and DWL-3200AP with firmware before 2.55RC549 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update des-3800 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
dlinkdes-3800_firmware0Affected
dlinkdwl-2100ap_firmware0Affected
dlinkdwl-3200ap_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3992?

CVE-2011-3992 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink des-3800. It was published on November 3, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-3992?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-3992?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update des-3800 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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