CVE-2008-1266
CVE-2008-1266 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Di-524 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Dlink Di-524
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) a long username or (2) an HTTP header with a large name and an empty value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1266?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) a long username or (2) an HTTP header with a large name and an empty value.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1266?
- CVE-2008-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1266 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1266?
- CVE-2008-1266 affects Dlink Di-524. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1266?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-1266 published?
- CVE-2008-1266 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29366
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28439
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41125
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:dlink:di-524:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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