CVE-2024-52711 identifies a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DI-8100 device firmware version 16.07.26A1. The flaw exists in the ip_position_asp function, which improperly handles the ip parameter, allowing an attacker with low privilege and adjacent network access to trigger a buffer overflow condition. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-120, indicating a classic buffer overflow due to insufficient bounds checking. Exploiting this vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have some level of authenticated access, limiting the attack surface. The impact primarily affects the availability of the device, as successful exploitation can cause a denial of service by crashing or destabilizing the device. No confidentiality or integrity impacts are reported. The vulnerability was published on November 19, 2024, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7, indicating medium severity. No patches or known exploits are currently available, suggesting that the vulnerability is newly disclosed and not yet actively exploited in the wild. The DI-8100 device is typically used in network infrastructure roles, making availability critical for operational continuity.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-52711 is on the availability of DI-8100 devices. Successful exploitation can cause device crashes or reboots, leading to denial of service conditions. This can disrupt network operations, particularly if these devices are used in critical infrastructure or enterprise environments. Since the vulnerability requires low privilege authentication and adjacent network access, the risk is somewhat mitigated by network segmentation and access controls. However, organizations with exposed or poorly segmented management interfaces could face service interruptions. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized data modification. The lack of known exploits limits immediate risk, but the absence of patches means the vulnerability remains open until addressed by the vendor. Organizations relying on DI-8100 devices should consider the potential operational impact and prepare for mitigation.

1. Restrict access to the DI-8100 management interfaces to trusted and segmented networks only, minimizing adjacent network exposure. 2. Enforce strong authentication and limit user privileges to reduce the risk of exploitation by low privilege users. 3. Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual activity around the ip_position_asp function or related parameters. 4. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to prevent unauthorized access to the device from adjacent networks. 5. Engage with the device vendor for timely security patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. 6. If possible, conduct controlled testing in a lab environment to understand the impact and develop incident response plans. 7. Maintain up-to-date backups and redundancy to mitigate potential denial of service impacts. 8. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and the importance of limiting access to critical network devices.