CVE-2013-3688: High severity TP-Link TL-SC3130 vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2013
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Updated

The TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3171, TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12sign6, does not properly restrict access to certain administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (device reboot) via a request to cgi-bin/reboot or (2) cause a denial of service (reboot and reset to factory defaults) via a request to cgi-bin/hardfactorydefault.

Affected Software

5 affected components
TP-Link TL-SC3130
TP-Link TL-SC3130G
TP-Link TL-SC3171
TP-Link TL-SC3171G
TP-Link Lm Firmware<=1.6.18p12_sign5

Event History

Oct 1, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3688?

CVE-2013-3688 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to disrupt device functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3688?

To address CVE-2013-3688, update to the beta firmware version LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 or later for affected TP-Link camera models.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-3688?

CVE-2013-3688 affects TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3171, TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171G, and potentially others with prior firmware versions.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-3688?

CVE-2013-3688 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack, causing the device to reboot.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3688?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-3688; the recommended solution is to update the firmware to the fixed version.

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