CVE-2021-44627: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 9, 2022
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Updated

A Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in TP-LINK WR-886N 20190826 2.3.8 in the /cloudconfig/routerpost/getresetpwdveirfycode feature, which allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code on the system via a crafted post request.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr886n Firmware=20190826_2.3.8
TP-Link TL-WR886N

Event History

Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:44 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44627?

CVE-2021-44627 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability that exists in TP-LINK WR-886N 20190826 2.3.8 in the /cloud_config/router_post/get_reset_pwd_veirfy_code feature.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-44627?

CVE-2021-44627 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-44627?

The TP-LINK WR-886N 20190826 2.3.8 firmware is affected by CVE-2021-44627.

4

How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2021-44627?

A malicious user can exploit CVE-2021-44627 by sending a crafted post request to the /cloud_config/router_post/get_reset_pwd_veirfy_code feature.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-44627?

Currently, there is no known fix available for CVE-2021-44627. It is recommended to update to a patched version of the firmware when it becomes available.

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