[PT-2011-29] Arbitrary file reading and arbitrary code execution in Router Manager for D-Link DIR-300

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     (PT-2011-29) Positive Technologies Security Advisory

 Arbitrary file reading and arbitrary code execution in Router Manager for D-Link DIR-300.

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---[Vulnerable software]

Router management system for D-Link DIR-300 

---[Severity level]

Severity level: High 
Impact:  Random file reading, random code execution 
Access Vector:  Remote

CVSS v2: 
Base Score: 10 
Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:С/I:С/A:C)

CVE: not assigned

Software description

A router management system for D-Link DIR-300.

---[Vulnerability description]

Positive Research Center has discovered a vulnerability that allows one to obtain content of arbitrary files and 
execute arbitrary code.

---[How to fix]

Update your software up to the latest version 

---[Advisory status]

09.09.2011 - Vendor is notified 
09.09.2011 - Vendor gets vulnerability details 
19.09.2011 - Vendor releases fixed version and details 
20.10.2011 - Public disclosure 

---[Credits]

The vulnerability was detected by Sergey Scherbel, Positive Research Center (Positive Technologies Company)

---[References]

http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2011-29

Reports on the vulnerabilities previously discovered by Positive Research:

http://www.ptsecurity.com/advisory1.aspx 
http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/

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