CVE-2018-17017
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 dhcpd udhcpd enable.
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 CVE-2018-17017?
CVE-2018-17017 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 the attacker exploit CVE-2018-17017?
The attacker can exploit CVE-2018-17017 by sending long JSON data for dhcpd udhcpd enable, causing a crash in services like inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17017?
TP-Link TL-WR886N firmware versions 6.0_2.3.4 and 7.0_1.1.0 are affected by CVE-2018-17017.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17017?
CVE-2018-17017 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability with a severity score of 6.5.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-17017?
At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2018-17017. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware once a fix is released by TP-Link.
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