How severe is CVE-2023-44839?

CVE-2023-44839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44839?

CVE-2023-44839 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44839?

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-2023-44839 published?

CVE-2023-44839 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44839

CVE-2023-44839 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823g Firmware
Published: 2023-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Encryption parameter in the SetWLanRadioSecurity function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44839?: D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Encryption parameter in the SetWLanRadioSecurity function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2023-44839?: CVE-2023-44839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44839?: CVE-2023-44839 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44839?: 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-2023-44839 published?: CVE-2023-44839 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823g_firmware:1.0.2b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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