CVE-2024-36832: A NULL pointer dereference in D-Link DAP-1513 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.01 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service

Routine

HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2024-36832 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dap-1513 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A NULL pointer dereference in D-Link DAP-1513 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.01 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted web request without authentication. The vulnerability occurs in the /bin/webs binary of the firmware. When /bin/webs receives a carefully constructed HTTP request, it will crash and exit due to a null pointer reference, leading to a denial of service attack to the device.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2024-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dlink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-17 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dap-1513 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-36832?

dap-1513 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36832 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36832 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-2024-36832 affect?

CVE-2024-36832 affects dap-1513 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A NULL pointer dereference in D-Link DAP-1513 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.01 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted web request without authentication. The vulnerability occurs in the /bin/webs binary of the firmware. When /b

How urgent is CVE-2024-36832?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

References

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