CVE-2024-37605: A NULL pointer dereference in D-Link DIR-860L REVB_FIRMWARE_2.04.B04_ic5b allows attackers to cause a Denial o

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5MITIGATE

CVE-2024-37605 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting dir-860l 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 DIR-860L REVB_FIRMWARE_2.04.B04_ic5b allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
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 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dir-860l firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.04.b04_ic5b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.04.b04_ic5b

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-2024-37605?

dir-860l firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37605 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37605 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-2024-37605 affect?

CVE-2024-37605 affects dir-860l firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A NULL pointer dereference in D-Link DIR-860L REVB_FIRMWARE_2.04.B04_ic5b allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37605?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

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