CVE-2018-17013: Medium severity tp-link tl-wr886n vulnerability
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 protocol wan wanrate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17013?
CVE-2018-17013 is a vulnerability discovered on TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices that allows authenticated attackers to crash router services.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2018-17013?
Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2018-17013 by sending long JSON data for the protocol wan wan_rate, causing a crash in router services.
Which services on the TP-Link TL-WR886N devices are affected by CVE-2018-17013?
The services affected by CVE-2018-17013 on TP-Link TL-WR886N devices include inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP.
How severe is CVE-2018-17013?
CVE-2018-17013 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is classified as medium severity.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-17013?
Currently, there is no information available regarding a fix for CVE-2018-17013. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for any updates.