CVE-2018-17018: 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 timeswitch name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
What services are impacted by CVE-2018-17018?
CVE-2018-17018 impacts router services including inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP on the affected devices.