CVE-2022-24352: (Pwn2Own) TP-Link AC1750 NetUSB Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link AC1750 prior to 211210 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetUSB.ko kernel module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15773.
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This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link AC1750 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetUSB.ko kernel module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24352?
CVE-2022-24352 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link AC1750 prior to 211210 routers.
How severe is CVE-2022-24352?
CVE-2022-24352 is considered to have a severity value of 8.8, which is categorized as high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-24352?
TP-Link AC1750 firmware versions prior to 211210 are affected by CVE-2022-24352.
Do I need authentication to exploit CVE-2022-24352?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-24352.
How can I fix CVE-2022-24352?
To fix CVE-2022-24352, update to TP-Link AC1750 firmware version 211210 or later.