Is CVE-2011-3992 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2011-3992 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2011-3992 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-3992 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-3992?

CVE-2011-3992 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2011-3992

CWE-119Published: November 3, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the SSH server functionality on the D-Link DES-3800 with firmware before 4.50B052, DWL-2100AP with firmware before 2.50RC548, and DWL-3200AP with firmware before 2.55RC549 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-3992 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.