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CVE-2026-5983: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-605L

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5983cvecve-2026-5983
Published: Thu Apr 09 2026 (04/09/2026, 21:45:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DIR-605L

Description

A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-605L 2.13B01. This issue affects the function formSetDDNS of the file /goform/formSetDDNS of the component POST Request Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument curTime can lead to buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

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AILast updated: 04/17/2026, 11:41:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-605L router firmware version 2.13B01 within the formSetDDNS function of the POST request handler component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the curTime argument to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity. The product affected is no longer maintained by D-Link, and no official remediation or patch has been provided. Public disclosure of the exploit exists, but no known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow, which may result in arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. Given the device is no longer supported, affected users may face ongoing risk without official fixes. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is available as the affected product is no longer supported by the vendor. Users should consider discontinuing use of the vulnerable device or replacing it with a supported model. Network-level protections such as restricting access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks may reduce exposure. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance if available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-09T12:18:30.613Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d822bf1cc7ad14da2ad179

Added to database: 4/9/2026, 10:05:51 PM

Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:41:58 AM

Last updated: 5/25/2026, 2:39:15 AM

Views: 62

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