CVE-2018-17011
First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices. Authenticated attackers can crash router services (e.g., inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP) via long JSON data for hosts_info para sun.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-link Tl-wr886n Firmware | =6.0_2.3.4 | |
| Tp-link Tl-wr886n Firmware | =7.0_1.1.0 | |
| TP-Link TL-WR886N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17011?
The severity of CVE-2018-17011 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2018-17011 affect TP-Link TL-WR886N devices?
CVE-2018-17011 allows authenticated attackers to crash router services on TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2018-17011?
Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2018-17011 by sending long JSON data for the 'hosts_info' parameter in order to crash router services (e.g., inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP).
Which TP-Link TL-WR886N firmware versions are affected by CVE-2018-17011?
CVE-2018-17011 affects TP-Link TL-WR886N firmware versions 6.0_2.3.4 and 7.0_1.1.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-17011 on my TP-Link TL-WR886N device?
To fix CVE-2018-17011, it is recommended to update your TP-Link TL-WR886N device firmware to a secure version provided by TP-Link.
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