A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. (CVE-2026-96891)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-96891) exists in D-Link DIR-825 version 3.00b32 affecting the rp-l2tp component's tunnel_set_params function. The flaw involves an out-of-bounds write triggered by manipulation of the peer_hostname argument, which can be exploited remotely. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-96891 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-825 firmware version 3.00b32. It arises from an out-of-bounds write in the tunnel_set_params function within the rp-l2tp component's tunnel.c file. The vulnerability is triggered by improper handling of the peer_hostname argument, allowing an attacker to write outside the intended memory bounds. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, leading to complete compromise of the device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full system compromise, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, and disruption of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, affected devices should be isolated from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.
A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 3.00b32. (CVE-2026-96891)
Description
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-96891) exists in D-Link DIR-825 version 3.00b32 affecting the rp-l2tp component's tunnel_set_params function. The flaw involves an out-of-bounds write triggered by manipulation of the peer_hostname argument, which can be exploited remotely. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-96891 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-825 firmware version 3.00b32. It arises from an out-of-bounds write in the tunnel_set_params function within the rp-l2tp component's tunnel.c file. The vulnerability is triggered by improper handling of the peer_hostname argument, allowing an attacker to write outside the intended memory bounds. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, leading to complete compromise of the device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full system compromise, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, and disruption of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, affected devices should be isolated from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-3hcq-2p28-7753
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-96891"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be16f7a7c54106eee3c9
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:07:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:11:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 18:47:33 UTC
Views: 8
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