HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-39667
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-39667

CWE-120Published: August 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-868L fw_revA_1-12_eu_multi_20170316 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the param_2 parameter in the FUN_0000acb4 function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This D-Link router contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is highly dangerous as it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the DIR-868L.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39667 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

dlink2 product(s)
dir-868l firmwaredir-868l
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-39667
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 18, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-120)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-39667 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.