CWE
668 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29280: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 19 2021(Updated: )

In TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N an ARP poisoning attack can cause buffer overflow

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tp-link Tl-wr840n Firmware
TP-LINK TL-WR840N

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N vulnerability is CVE-2021-29280.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-29280?

    The severity of CVE-2021-29280 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.4.

  • How does an ARP poisoning attack cause a buffer overflow in TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N?

    An ARP poisoning attack in TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N can cause a buffer overflow by manipulating the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) to send malicious data that exceeds the buffer size, leading to a buffer overflow.

  • What is the affected software version of TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N?

    The affected software version of TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N is Tp-link Tl-wr840n Firmware.

  • Is TP-Link TL-WR840N vulnerable to the ARP poisoning attack?

    No, TP-Link TL-WR840N is not vulnerable to the ARP poisoning attack.

  • Are there any references to learn more about this vulnerability?

    Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability in the following references: [upgraded-ARP-Poisoning GitHub Repository](https://github.com/deadlysnowman3308/upgraded-ARP-Poisoning) and [Hacking Vila blog post](https://hackingvila.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/upgraded-arp-poisoning-tool/).

  • What CWE IDs are associated with CVE-2021-29280?

    CVE-2021-29280 is associated with CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-668 (Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere).

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