{"id":38593,"date":"2025-05-16T00:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T00:04:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-27T05:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T11:19:57","slug":"cve-2025-4450-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-d-link-dir-619l-2-04b04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-4450-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-d-link-dir-619l-2-04b04\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-4450: Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-619L 2.04B04<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-4450) has been discovered in D-Link DIR-619L 2.04B04, specifically within the function formSetEasy_Wizard. This vulnerability, if exploited, can potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system or leak sensitive data. Buffer overflow vulnerabilities<\/a> are notoriously lethal as they can provide attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary code on the target system, leading to a full system compromise. It is particularly concerning as the affected product – D-Link DIR-619L<\/a> 2.04B04 – is no longer supported by the vendor, leaving the users without an official security patch from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-4450
\nSeverity: Critical (8.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Remote
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

D-Link DIR-619L<\/a> | 2.04B04<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability occurs due to improper handling<\/a> of the ‘curTime’ argument within the ‘formSetEasy_Wizard’ function. By manipulating this argument, an attacker can cause a buffer overflow<\/a> condition. This can give the attacker the ability to execute code<\/a> remotely on the target system, which can potentially lead to a full system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit might be conducted in a manner similar to the example HTTP request<\/a> below:<\/p>\n

POST \/formSetEasy_Wizard HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\ncurTime=10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000...<\/code><\/pre>\n
The attacker sends an HTTP request to the ‘formSetEasy_Wizard’ function with an excessively long ‘curTime’ value, causing the buffer to overflow and enabling the attacker to execute arbitrary code<\/a> on the system.<\/p>\n
Recommended Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
As the vendor no longer supports the affected product, applying a vendor patch is not an option. As a temporary measure, users are advised to implement a Web<\/a> Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. For long-term mitigation, users should consider replacing the unsupported hardware with a newer model that receives regular security updates from the vendor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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