Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-17016

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 reboot_timer name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 CVE-2018-17016?

    CVE-2018-17016 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 this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by sending long JSON data for the reboot_timer name, causing the router services (e.g., inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP) to crash.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-17016?

    TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices are affected by CVE-2018-17016.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-17016?

    CVE-2018-17016 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-17016?

    At the moment, there is no information available regarding a fix for CVE-2018-17016. It is recommended to stay updated with the latest firmware releases from TP-Link and follow best security practices.

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