CVE-2008-1266: Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a d

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2008-1266 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting di-524. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) a long username or (2) an HTTP header with a large name and an empty value.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dlink

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-03-10 17:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink di-524 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1266?

di-524: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1266 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1266 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1266 affect?

CVE-2008-1266 affects di-524. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple buffer overflows in the web interface on the D-Link DI-524 router allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) a long username or (2) an HTTP header with a lar

How urgent is CVE-2008-1266?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3687 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE MITIGATE Stack-based buffer overflow in the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service in D-Link DI-524, DI-604 Broadband R
CVE-2005-4723 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE MITIGATE D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, DI-624 Wireless Router, and DI-784 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of

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