CVE-2024-27657: Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 68% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Feb 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-27657, affected users should immediately monitor D-Link's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as they become available. Until patches are released, network administrators should restrict access to the router's management interface by disabling remote management features and limiting access to trusted internal networks only. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor for anomalous HTTP headers or suspicious traffic patterns targeting the User-Agent field. Regularly audit and update router configurations to minimize exposure. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with a strong security track record if timely patches are not forthcoming. Educate users about the risks of exposing network devices directly to the internet and enforce strong network perimeter defenses. Finally, maintain comprehensive network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts early.
Description
D-Link DIR-823G A1V1.0.2B05 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the User-Agent parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input, and possibly remote code execution.