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CVE-2017-17065

7.5 · HIGH

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-605L Model B before FW2.11betaB06_hbrf devices, related to the code that handles the authentication values for HNAP.

Published Nov 30, 2017CWE-20EPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2017-17065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-605L Model B before FW2.11betaB06_hbrf devices, related to the code that handles the authentication values for HNAP. An attacker can cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending a sufficiently long string in the password field of the HTTP Basic Authentication section of the HTTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-605L/REVB/DIR-605L_REVB_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_2.11betaB06_HBRF_EN.pdfRefftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-605L/REVB/DIR-605L_REVB_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_2.11betaB06_HBRF_EN.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17065?

CVE-2017-17065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-17065?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2017-17065?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-17065?

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