D-Link DAP-1620 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Authentication Handler

A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the D-Link DAP-1620 access point, specifically in version 1.03. The issue arises within the authentication handler's URI processing function, where improper input validation allows for remote exploitation. This vulnerability affects devices that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, which can commonly result in arbitrary code execution or causing the device to crash.