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CVE-2023-50212

6.5 · MEDIUM

D-Link G416 httpd Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

Published May 3, 2024CWE-755EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2023-50212 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

D-Link G416 httpd Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link G416 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of error conditions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21664.

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

Refsupportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10367Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1828/Refsupportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10367Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1828/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50212?

CVE-2023-50212 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-50212?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-50212?

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-2023-50212?

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