CVE-2021-28842: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 10, 2021
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Updated

Null Pointer Deference vulnerability exists in TRENDnet TEW-755AP 1.11B03, TEW-755AP2KAC 1.11B03, TEW-821DAP2KAC 1.11B03, and TEW-825DAP 1.11B03, which could let a remote malicious user cause a denial os service by sending the POST request to applycgi via action dographauth without loginname key.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Trendnet Tew-755ap Firmware=1.11b03
Trendnet TEW-755AP
Trendnet Tew-755ap2kac Firmware=1.11b03
Trendnet TEW-755AP2KAC
Trendnet Tew-821dap2kac Firmware=1.11b03
Trendnet TEW-821DAP2KAC
Trendnet Tew-825dap Firmware=1.11b03
Trendnet TEW-825DAP

Event History

Aug 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28842?

CVE-2021-28842 is a Null Pointer Deference vulnerability that exists in TRENDnet TEW-755AP, TEW-755AP2KAC, TEW-821DAP2KAC, and TEW-825DAP firmware versions 1.11B03.

2

How does CVE-2021-28842 impact the affected software?

CVE-2021-28842 could allow a remote malicious user to cause a denial of service by sending a POST request to apply_cgi via action do_graph_auth without the login_name key.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28842?

CVE-2021-28842 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-28842?

To fix CVE-2021-28842, users should update their TRENDnet TEW-755AP, TEW-755AP2KAC, TEW-821DAP2KAC, and TEW-825DAP firmware to version 1.11B04 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28842?

More information about CVE-2021-28842 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://github.com/zyw-200/EQUAFL/blob/main/TRENDnet%20ticket.pdf).

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