CVE-2021-28844: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 10, 2021
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Updated

Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability exists in TRENDnet TEW-755AP 1.11B03, TEW-755AP2KAC 1.11B03, TEW-821DAP2KAC 1.11B03, and TEW-825DAP 1.11B03 by sending the POST request to applycgi via a dographauth action without a sessionid 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·06:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28844?

CVE-2021-28844 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in TRENDnet TEW-755AP, TEW-755AP2KAC, TEW-821DAP2KAC, and TEW-825DAP firmware versions 1.11B03.

2

How does CVE-2021-28844 affect TRENDnet TEW-755AP?

CVE-2021-28844 allows an attacker to cause a null pointer dereference by sending a specially crafted POST request to apply_cgi without a session_id key.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28844?

CVE-2021-28844 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

Is TRENDnet TEW-755AP2KAC affected by CVE-2021-28844?

Yes, TRENDnet TEW-755AP2KAC firmware version 1.11B03 is affected by CVE-2021-28844.

5

How can CVE-2021-28844 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-28844, it is recommended to update the affected firmware versions to a patched version provided by TRENDnet.

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