CVE-2026-86510: Out-of-bounds Write in D-Link DIR-822A
CVE-2026-86510 is a critical vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-822A router affecting the tunnel_set_params function of the L2TP Control Message Parser. It allows a remote attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to severe impacts. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.4, indicating significant risk. Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-86510: Out-of-bounds Write in D-Link DIR-822A
Description
CVE-2026-86510 is a critical vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-822A router affecting the tunnel_set_params function of the L2TP Control Message Parser. It allows a remote attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to severe impacts. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.4, indicating significant risk. Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dir-822a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-07T18:44:07.199Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a9f66f1acd9273b49c389f6
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 01:37:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 01:52:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 02:12:04 UTC
Views: 5
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