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CVE-2021-27137: DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2021-27137

Vulnerability Name

DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  • Project: DD-WRT
  • Product: DD-WRT

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-07-21
  • Due Date: 2026-07-24

Description

DD-WRT contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to overflow an internal buffer used by UPnP and trigger a code execution vulnerability.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, proprietary implementation, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/45724 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27137

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