CVE-2021-40288: High severity tp-link ax10 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2021
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Updated

A denial-of-service attack in WPA2, and WPA3-SAE authentication methods in TP-Link AX10v1 before V1211014, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disconnect an already connected wireless client via sending with a wireless adapter specific spoofed authentication frames

Affected Software

2 affected components
TP-Link Archer AX10 firmware<v1_211014
TP-Link Archer AX10=v1

Event History

Dec 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40288?

CVE-2021-40288 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the WPA2 and WPA3-SAE authentication methods in TP-Link AX10v1 before V1_211014.

2

How does CVE-2021-40288 affect TP-Link AX10v1?

CVE-2021-40288 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disconnect an already connected wireless client by sending spoofed authentication frames with a specific wireless adapter.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40288?

CVE-2021-40288 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

Which software versions of TP-Link AX10v1 are affected by CVE-2021-40288?

TP-Link AX10v1 before V1_211014 is affected by CVE-2021-40288.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-40288?

To fix CVE-2021-40288, update your TP-Link AX10v1 firmware to V1_211014 or later.

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