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CVE-2024-36831

5.3 · MEDIUM

A NULL pointer dereference in the plugins_call_handle_uri_clean function of D-Link DAP-1520 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.10B04_BETA02_HOTFIX allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTT…

Published Dec 17, 2024CWE-476EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2024-36831 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A NULL pointer dereference in the plugins_call_handle_uri_clean function of D-Link DAP-1520 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.10B04_BETA02_HOTFIX allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request without authentication.

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

Refdocs.google.com/document/d/15CVb7XHIgtfeW1W1pLZJWvlBMYN1rtr75vqZqf1v3Eo/edit?usp=sharingRefsupportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10395Refwww.dlink.com/enRefwww.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36831?

CVE-2024-36831 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36831?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-36831?

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-2024-36831?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-36831 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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