What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27720?

CVE-2023-27720 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-27720?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-27720. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Dir 878 Firmware CVE-2023-27720

CRITICAL

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2023-04-09 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service RCE Memory Corruption D-Link Dir 878 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

D-Link DIR878 1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the sub_48d630 function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

AnalysisAI

D-Link DIR878 1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the sub_48d630 function. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. D-Link DIR878 1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the sub_48d630 function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-878 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).