CVE-2026-101081: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DI-8400
A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DI-8400 16.07. This vulnerability affects the function menu_nat_more_asp of the file menu_nat_more.asp of the component Web Administration Service. The manipulation of the argument opt results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DI-8400 router running firmware version 16.07. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Administration Service's menu_nat_more_asp function within the menu_nat_more.asp file. The vulnerability is triggered by remote manipulation of the 'opt' argument, allowing an attacker to overflow the stack buffer. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.4 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. Exploit code has been publicly released, but there is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Given the critical CVSS score and public exploit availability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the device's web administration interface from untrusted networks and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'opt' parameter. Avoid exposing the management interface to the internet.
CVE-2026-101081: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DI-8400
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DI-8400 16.07. This vulnerability affects the function menu_nat_more_asp of the file menu_nat_more.asp of the component Web Administration Service. The manipulation of the argument opt results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
D-Link
DI-8400
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DI-8400 router running firmware version 16.07. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Administration Service's menu_nat_more_asp function within the menu_nat_more.asp file. The vulnerability is triggered by remote manipulation of the 'opt' argument, allowing an attacker to overflow the stack buffer. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.4 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. Exploit code has been publicly released, but there is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Given the critical CVSS score and public exploit availability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the device's web administration interface from untrusted networks and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'opt' parameter. Avoid exposing the management interface to the internet.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-27T18:19:51.095Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba96ccf7a7c54106ee8aeb
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 16:33:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 16:47:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 04:42:09 UTC
Views: 13
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