DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
An issue was discovered in router/upnp/src/ssdp.c in DD-WRT before 45724. An unsafe strcpy in the UPnP handling functionality allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send a request that would overflow an internal fixed buffer. Exploitation requires the DD-WRT user to enable UPnP (which is off by default, and only listens on internal interfaces by default). This occurs in ssdp_msearch (reachable by an M-SEARCH request).
MANARTECH SECURITY ALERT
DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CVE Numbers
CVE-2021-27137
Affected Product
DD-WRT — DD-WRT
Threat Description
An issue was discovered in router/upnp/src/ssdp.c in DD-WRT before 45724. An unsafe strcpy in the UPnP handling functionality allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send a request that would overflow an internal fixed buffer. Exploitation requires the DD-WRT user to enable UPnP (which is off by default, and only listens on internal interfaces by default). This occurs in ssdp_msearch (reachable by an M-SEARCH request).
Severity Scale
CRITICALHIGHMEDIUMLOW
Severity
HIGH
Affected Versions
To be reviewed
Recommended Mitigation
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Reference Links
https://svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/45724
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/c0xmo-botnet-spreads-via-dd-wrt-router-flaw-kills-rival-malware/
https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/inside-cross-platform-propagation-of-new-gafgyt-variant-c0xmo
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-27137
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27137
