CVE-2024-36831

Summary

CVE-2024-36831 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the D-Link DAP-1520 wireless access point. The issue lies within the plugins_call_handle_uri_clean function, where a NULL pointer dereference can occur. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted HTTP request, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition without requiring authentication. This vulnerability poses a potential risk, as unauthorized individuals can cause service disruptions, affecting network connectivity and productivity.

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