First published: Mon Oct 23 2017(Updated: )
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or (2) dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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TP-Link WR940N Firmware | ||
TP-Link TL-WR940N | =4 |
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CVE-2017-13772 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2017-13772, update the firmware of the TP-Link WR940N WiFi router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
CVE-2017-13772 affects TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 when running vulnerable firmware.
Yes, CVE-2017-13772 can be exploited by remote authenticated users allowing them to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerable parameters in CVE-2017-13772 are ping_addr in PingIframeRpm.htm and dnsserver2 in WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.