# CVE-2021-29294: Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability exists in D-Link DSL-2740R UK\_1.01, which could let a remove malicious user cause a denial of service

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-08-10 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability exists in D-Link DSL-2740R UK_1.01, which could let a remove malicious user cause a denial of service via the send_hnap_unauthorized function. It could be triggered by sending crafted POST request to /HNAP1/. NOTE: The DSL-2740R and all hardware revisions are considered End of Life and as such this issue will not be patched

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## References

- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
- https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10213

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