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CVE-2026-86510: Out-of-bounds Write in D-Link DIR-822A

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-86510cvecve-2026-86510
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 01:15:08 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DIR-822A

Description

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-822A A_101. Affected is the function tunnel_set_params of the component L2TP Control Message Parser. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

D-Link

DIR-822A

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dir-822a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 01:52:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822A's L2TP Control Message Parser component arises from improper handling in the tunnel_set_params function, leading to an out-of-bounds write condition. The flaw can be triggered remotely without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with partial scope change. Public exploit information exists, but no confirmed active exploitation is reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to write outside intended memory bounds, potentially causing system crashes, data corruption, or execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. Given the critical severity and remote attack vector, affected devices could be severely compromised if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor D-Link advisories for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected device's management interfaces from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-07T18:44:07.199Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a9f66f1acd9273b49c389f6

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 01:37:53 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 01:52:06 UTC

Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:20 UTC

Views: 184

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