CVE-2021-44631: 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/resetcloudpwd feature, which allows malicous 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·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this TP-LINK WR-886N firmware vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this TP-LINK WR-886N firmware vulnerability is CVE-2021-44631.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44631?

The severity of CVE-2021-44631 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions of TP-LINK WR-886N are affected by CVE-2021-44631?

TP-LINK WR-886N firmware version 20190826_2.3.8 is affected by CVE-2021-44631.

4

How does the vulnerability in TP-LINK WR-886N firmware allow execution of arbitrary code?

The vulnerability in TP-LINK WR-886N firmware allows execution of arbitrary code through a crafted post request to the /cloud_config/router_post/reset_cloud_pwd feature.

5

Is TP-LINK TL-WR886N vulnerable to CVE-2021-44631?

No, TP-LINK TL-WR886N is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-44631.

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