CVE-2018-17018: Medium severity tp-link tl-wr886n vulnerability

Published 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 timeswitch name.

Affected Software

3 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr886n Firmware=6.0_2.3.4
TP-Link Tl-wr886n Firmware=7.0_1.1.0
TP-Link TL-WR886N

Event History

Sep 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17018?

CVE-2018-17018 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to service disruption on affected TP-Link TL-WR886N devices.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-17018?

CVE-2018-17018 affects TP-Link TL-WR886N devices running firmware versions 6.0_2.3.4 and 7.0_1.1.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2018-17018?

To remediate CVE-2018-17018, update the TP-Link TL-WR886N firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-17018?

CVE-2018-17018 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who send long JSON data for the time_switch name to crash router services.

5

What services are impacted by CVE-2018-17018?

CVE-2018-17018 impacts router services including inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP on the affected devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203